Flounder is a flatfish species. It is known for its low mercury content. This delectable fish has a mild flavor and a flaky, delicate texture. Pungent Breaded Flounder is marinated in tarragon vinegar for a short time to enhance its flavor. The recipe goes even further in taste by frying the flounder in butter with a cornbread/flour coating.
Pungent Breaded Flounder
Course: Dinner, LunchDifficulty: BeginnerServings
4
servingsPrep time
7
minutesCooking time
6
minutesPungent Breaded Flounder is Tender and Tangy
Ingredients
1 lb. flounder fillets or 16 oz. package frozen flounder fillets thawed
1/2 cup tarragon vinegar
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp. salt
dash black pepper
3 tbsp. butter
Directions
- In a shallow dish, marinate flounder in vinegar for 15 minutes. Drain fish well on paper towels.
- In a shallow pan or dish, mix cornmeal, flour and salt and pepper. Use to coat flounder.
- In a large skillet, over medium heat, in hot butter, fry flounder 2-3 minutes on each side until fish flakes easily when tested with fork. Makes 4 servings.
