flounder filet francese

Recipe by
Carol Perricone
Massapequa Park, NY

My husband went fishing today, and came home with some flounder filets. We decided to make a quick dinner of flounder francese, with roasted cauliflower. It was delicious.

yield serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For flounder filet francese

  • 1 lb
    flounder filets
  • 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 2 md
    eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 tsp
    each, salt and pepper
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1/2 c
    chicken broth
  • splash of white wine, to taste (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon juice, or squeeze juice from a fresh lemon

How To Make flounder filet francese

  • 1
    Rinse filets with cool water, and pat dry.
  • 2
    Season flour with salt and pepper.
  • 3
    Beat eggs in a small bowl.
  • 4
    Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter. Dip filets in the flour mixture and shake off excess flour. Then dip filets in the beaten egg.
  • 5
    Quickley add filets to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until lightly browned. Remove filets to a dish.
  • 6
    In same skillet add broth and white wine (if using). You can add all broth if not using wine. Add lemon juice at this time. Scrape pan, and sprinkle a little seasoned flour into broth to thicken it. Add filets back to pan and simmer on low for 5 minutes. Serve with your choice of rice or potato, and a vegetable.

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