Parmesan Topped Broiled Flounder
A delicious broiled flounder recipe that lets the natural flavor of the mild fish shine through. the fish is first brushed with lemon juice then topped with a coat of parmesan, butter, mayo, and green onion.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 389kcal
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
Serving: 4g | Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1170mg | Potassium: 399mg | Vitamin A: 615IU | Vitamin C: 4.5mg | Calcium: 206mg | Iron: 0.6mg