Parmesan Broiled Flounder is the tastiest way to enhance the mild taste of this fish. When you see the title you probably think, don't they eat anything but seafood? Well, when you can have fresh fish right from the sea, you take advantage of it. This recipe is so easy to prepare yet so delicious you think you're eating at a fine restaurant.
Next time try Baked Flounder Italian Style.
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Seafood an easy protein to find
We do eat beef, pork, and poultry but when we're in Florida with the Gulf practically at our back door, we like to see how many different recipes we can create. Flounder is a great source of protein and easy to obtain.
This recipe is one using the nineteen-inch flounder my Honey caught and filleted.
Flounder at Caspersen Beach
What do flounders look like?
Flounder are strange looking. They have two eyes on their top side, but they aren't born that way. No. As the flounder ages, the eyes come to be on top so as they lay on the sea's floor, they can see with both eyes looking up. Their "belly" or underside is perfectly white.
You get four fillets from a flounder, two from the top and two smaller from the bottom.
Parmesan Broiled Flounder with lemon slices.
Ingredient checklist
- Flounder fillets
- fresh lemon juice
- Parmesan cheese
- Unsalted butter
- Mayonnaise - good quality such as Hellmans.
- Green onions
- Sea salt
- Dash of hot sauce
How to prepare the flounder
The complete directions are in the recipe card below.
Flounder do have scales, and once you scale them, you can leave the skin on for grilling and cooking purposes.
- In a medium bowl we make the mayo mixture with fresh lemon juice and lemon zest. Set aside.
- We season fish and place in a shallow baking pan that is misted with cooking spray.
- Broil the fish until it's almost done.
- Top the fillets with the cheese mixture and pop the pan under the broiler until it's melted over the fish.
If you're looking for easy recipes, this one is quick and easy to prepare.
FAQs
Eating one to two servings of flounder or other fish each week, according to MayoClinic.com, reduces your risk of dying from a heart attack. Prepared without too much fat, broiled flounder is heart-healthy and low-calorie, perfect for anyone's diet.
1. Set oven to broil.
2. Sprinkle both sides of fish with salt and pepper. Brush both sides with melted butter. Place on rack in broiler pan.
3. Broil with top of fish steak about 4 inches from heat 5 minutes. Brush again with butter. Carefully turn fish.
4. Broil 4 to 6 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with for
Since we leave the skin on one side of the fillet, we start with the seasoned flesh side down in the pan first and the flip it. This will have the skin side touching the bottom of the pan.
With the mild taste of our parmesan broiled flounder I made Pasta Verde.
Tutti a tavola è pronto!
Un caro saluto e alla prossima.
Parmesan Broiled Flounder Recipe
📖 Recipe
Parmesan Topped Broiled Flounder
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. flounder fillets or 2 lbs. other white fish fillets
- 2 Tbsp. fresh squeezed lemon juice
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup butter. softened
- 3 Tbsp. good quality mayonnaise such as Hellmann's
- 3 green onions. chopped
- ¼ tsp. sea salt
- 1 dash hot sauce or more if desired
Instructions
- Place fish fillets in a single layer on aluminum foil lined shallow baking pan that's been sprayed with a vegetable cooking spray. You may also use a mild drizzle of olive oil or melted butter. You don't need to season fish. Just brush the fillets with the fresh lemon juice.
- In a medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients to make the cheese mixture. Set aside
- Broil fillets 4 to 6 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a folk. (The time will depend on the thickness of your fillets and the temperature of the broiler.)
- Remove fillets from oven and spread with the Parmesan mayo mixture.
- Broil and additional 45 seconds to one minute or until cheese is lightly browned and bubbly. Be careful so that it doesn't burn.
- Garnish the mild white fish with lemon slices and parsley, if desired.
Notes
- Overcooking can produce a fillet that is mushy -- be sure to watch. This is a delicate and mild fish.
- Place the baking pan on a baking sheet for easy transference to and from the oven.
- You may also add a teaspoon of fresh lemon zest to the cheese-mayo mixture for a more lemon taste.
Nutrition
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Norman R Lichtman
Sorry to burst your bubble but flounder do have scales.
Marisa Franca
You are absolutely correct, Norman! The fisherman in the family, Hubby, called me what my Papà used to say when I'd make a dumb mistake -- broccolo which would translate "broccoli head". I will correct it. Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year!!
Jamie
This is such a delicious combination of flavors with the flounder! The parmesan adds a wonderful savory element to this dish!
Gwynn Galvin
Flounder is one of my favorites and I'm always looking for new ways to prepare it. This recipe was delicious. It's a keeper!
Marisa Franca
Thank you, Gwynn. It certainly is a keeper. Have a great day. xoxo
Natalie
I cooked flounder many times before but not anything like this. Looks delicious. I just saved the recipe and will give it a try next week. Can't wait.
Katie Crenshaw
Loved this flounder. It turned out amazing. I served it with roasted asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes. It was so good.
Heidy McCallum
All I have to say is WOW, and this Parmesan Broiled Flounder was some of the very best flounder I have had. I found this recipe on Pinterest, and it looked delicious, so I ventured off the fish market and picked up flounder.
The whole family scarfed this down, and I wished I had made more. I loved the instructions too---those were spot on and perfect.
I am looking forward to trying the other recipe mentioned in the blog post now too. Have a beautiful day, and stay safe.
Heidy
Eva
Flounder is a rather popular school meal dish in Italy and being a school meal it usually is rather bland. Can't wait to have it in a more interesting and flavourful way!
Linda
What a delicious way to enjoy flounder! So easy to make and delicious
Colleen
I couldn't find flounder but made this with cod. It was so simple but delicious!
shelby
This was so delicious, I loved the addition of mayo and subbed haddock because it is easier for me to access here.
Marisa Franca
Hi Shelby! So glad you enjoyed it. xoxo
Liz
We eat our share of seafood too, but I've never made flounder before. Will have to try!
laura
Really easy recipe and it looks absolutely delicious, thank you for sharing it!
Jo
I have never tried broiled flounder with Parmesan crust. It sure looks very delicious! Do you think I can try this with other fish with basa or tilapia?
Would love to try it sometime.
Marisa Franca
Hi Jo! Yes, you definitely could use this recipe with basa or tilapia. Let me know how you like it! xoxo
Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer
I love fresh fish and am super jealous that your honey caught such a huge flounder! We rarely get it where we live but whenever I see it in the store I always snag it up!
I love how light and spring-like your recipe is! I cannot wait to try it!
Elaine
Fabulous flounder recipe. I may need to run around to find all ingredients but I am sure it is so worth it. Can't wait!
Karen
Flounder is one of those under-appreciated seafoods - I love simple preparations like this that really let its delicate taste shine.
Tammy
That's so cool! I didn't know that about Flounder 🙂 I love fresh fish and flounder is definitely up there as one of my favorites. This is a delicious and light meal making it perfect for the warmer months ahead.
Leslie
If I had the gulf in my backyard, I would be taking advantage of the delicious seafood as well! This looks like the best recipe!
EA at The Spicy RD
Fascinating learning about flounder-I've never cooked it before! I am trying to eat more seafood, so this recipe looks perfect, and I love how easy it is too!
Marisa Franca
Hello!! You'll really like flounder -- it is very mild. Let me know how you like it!
Tanya
I'm always looking for new ways to incorporate more fish into my diet. This recipe looks delish!
Eva
Flounder is a fish I really like!! Can't wait to try your parmesan broiled flounder. I am normally not a big fan of combining cheese and fish, but I guess I have to give this a try!
Bernice Hill
Thank you for the lesson on flounder. That is one fish that I have never cooked and I really enjoy learning new things about food!
kita
Flounder is one of those fish I dont get enough of unless I am fishing myself. I absolutely love how simple this recipe is and cant wait to share it with fam back off the SC coast when we go out on the boat and bring back supper.
Marisa Franca
Hello, Kita! You will love it. Flounder and Sea trout are two fish Hubby really enjoys catching. xoxo
Aline
My mission for the week: find me this dang good looking fish to make this dish!! Looks awesome - I hope to find it to make next Sunday!
Elaine
Such a great fish to cook. And the recipe is so unique. Excited to give it a try some time next weekend!
Tara
I haven't had much Flounder, but this recipe seems so easy to try and looks delicious. Trying it soon!
Veronika
Flounder is one of my favorite fish! Love to try new flavors and variations with it. Will save this recipe to try and will report back!
Leslie
I never knew that you could leave the skin on flounder when you cook it! Great thing to know! Great recipe here!
Kushigalu
I have never tried making flounder. Your recipe sounds amazing. I love the flavor combo here. I will be trying this soon.
Anna
I'm a huge fan of seafood, but somehow never had flounder. Your version with parmesan topping looks delicious and I would love to taste it!
Marisa Franca
Hi, Anna! I wish I could give you a taste - the fixing is so simple yet delicious.
Jenni LeBaron
It's been forever since I've had flounder and now after finding your recipe I am totally craving it! This recipe looks easy to assemble and a sinch to make. I can't wait to devour this tasty dish!
Pam Greer
We don't live in Florida, but we do try to eat as much seafood as we can. We love this easy flounder recipe! So delicious!
Sharon
I love getting fish at restaurants, but being able to make this flounder recipe right at home is so good!
Jacqui DeBono
I did not know about the flounder eyes! Or that the skin could be left on during cooking, I must try it now. We are trying to eat more white fish, so this is a perfect recipe to try!
Michelle
This is such a smart idea. I love the flavors and the veggies and ohhh yum!
Marisa Franca
Thank you, Michelle! We like to include quite a bit of seafood in our diet. Have a great weekend.
Arlene Mobley
This looks so delicious. I haven't had flounder in years and I will have to tell my son to bring me home a fresh caught flounder the next time he goes fishing so I can make this.
Denise Wright
This looks wonderful! I remember my parents used to always order flounder when we went out to eat. I don't know how easy it would be to get in Pittsburgh. Do you have another recommendation of white fish? I don't know how much fresh fish I have access to other than tilapia, maybe cod??? Regardless I can't wait to try this!
Veena Azmanov
That's an interesting fact about the flounder's eyes!! I I love fish for a quick meal and I plan to add more fish to my diet. This looks so good.
Susie
Good morning, Marisa,.....We're jealous you have a good fisherman to provide fresh fish meals....You can't disbute the real McCoy. Talk about a picture perfect meal....Flounder looks delish!
Once again, thank you for another tasty recipe????
Denise Wright
You are so lucky to get fresh seafood! It's not so readily available in Pittsburgh so I don't cook it much but I do really like it and this looks just wonderful to me. Do you think you can make this recipe with another white fish?
Veena Azmanov
I love making fish on busy days. It really is always a quick meal for me. I love the sound of butter on those herbs look so refreshing Marisa. This is comfort food for me!!
Jolina
Love simple recipes like this! Where the fish is the star. You really don't need lots of fancy things. Love the use of lemon and parmesan, they work so well together in fish dishes. Looks so delicious!
Marisa Franca
Hi, Jolina! Thank you! It is amazing how a few ingredients can make fish even more of a star!!
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy
Fish is always a great meal. Works for busy weeknights, or an easy weekend meal. Add some spicy fries and this is better than any fish and chip takeout for sure.
Marisa Franca
We certainly love our fish! We eat it at least twice a week. It balances well during the holidays when we have a tendency to eat heartier dishes.
Jovina Coughlin
One of my favorite-flounder. I like how you have seasoned it. Photo looks like a delicious meal.
Marisa Franca
Thank you, Jovina! When the fishing is good we certainly enjoy it.
Chiara
una ricetta deliziosa, semplice da fare e piace a tutti ! In questi giorni in Istria ci sono le giornate della sogliola, tanti ristoranti propongono menù interessanti,la temperatura è ancora tiepida ed è piacevole andare a mangiare fuori casa , guarda qui , vicino al ristorante c'è scritto il menù
http://www.coloursofistria.com/it/eventi/gastronomia/giornate-della-sogliola
Un grande abbraccio
Marisa Franca
Ciao, Chiara! Grazie mille per l'articolo. Non sapevo delle giorante della sogliola. Trovo interessante che noi peschiomo per loro nell'oceano qui. Gli pescatori pescano per la sogliola nell'Adriatico? Tanti anni fa mio cugino ha detto che non travava la pesca vicino Trieste. Che deliziosi piatti in Istria! Buona Domenica e un abbraccio forte!