BAKED FLOUNDER WITH LEMON AND BUTTER

BAKED FLOUNDER WITH LEMON AND BUTTER

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs. Flounder fillet (or sole)

1 teaspoon of salt

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

4 tablespoons butter (melted)

2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice

2 teaspoons of onion (chopped)

1 teaspoon of paprika (as needed)

Garnish: fresh parsley (finely chopped)

Garnish: lemon wedges (for serving)

Extra Garlic Aioli

2 medium garlic cloves

1/2 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons of olive oil

1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice

Salt to taste)

Steps to do it

1. Collect the ingredients.
2. Preheat a shallow baking dish. Preheat the oven to 325 F / 165 C / Gas 3.
3. Cut the flounder fillet into portions to size.
4. Put the pieces in a prepared baking dish and sprinkle the fish with 1 teaspoon of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
5. In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix melted butter, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and chopped onion.
6. Pour the lemon oil mixture over the fish.
7. Then sprinkle fish with paprika.
8. Bake in a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the fish is cooked and peeled with a fork.
9. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slices and serve with garlic aioli (bottom) as desired.
10. Serve baked flounder with hot rice or baked potatoes, as well as stewed vegetables or salad.

Garlic aioli

1. Collect the ingredients.
2. Press the garlic into a small bowl and mash it well with a fork. Or mash it with a mortar and pestle.
3. Add mayonnaise, olive oil and lemon juice and beat until fully mixed.
4. Season with salt to taste.
5. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Tip

• Fish can quickly become stiff and dry when digested. If the fillet is very thin, check on the platform after about 10-15 minutes.

This article is adapted from this site.