A little help, so you don’t flounder in the kitchen (sorry, we had to).
Flounder is a versatile, easy-to-prepare fish fillet with a mildly sweet flavor and delicate, flaky texture.
This firm-fleshed white fish can be baked, sauteed, stuffed, and poached.
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Flounder is delicious, and thankfully, its readily available.
Jim Franco
How To Choose Flounder
Use your senses when purchasing fresh fish at the market.
Does the fillet glisten?
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Is it nestled in plenty of ice?
Most importantly, ask to smell everything you buy.
Fish should never have afishy or ammonia odor.
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It should smell salty and clean, just like the sea.
Fillets of flaky white fish, such as flounder, should be firm to the touch.
Set in a rack:Place a cooling rack inside a containeraroasting panworks nicely.
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You should elevate the rack inside the container.
The most efficient and safest way todefrost fishis to do it overnight in the refrigerator.
How To Cook Flounder
There are many ways you might servefish for a family supper.
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Whether you have a taste for tacos or a sandwich, flounder is your go-to fillet of choice.
Fish Tacos And Topping Bar
Let your family’s creative juices flow witha DIY fish taco bar.
Try making this recipe’s Asian Slaw for a sweet, tangy addition to your flaky fish.
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A fish made “with almonds,” rich brown butter sauce tops the fried fillets.
Lemon, Worcestershire sauce, and parsley combine for a wonderful mix of flavors.
Tenderized in a buttermilk-hot sauce mixture, the fish has a tangy heat.
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There’s a variety of flavor in every bite.
Use fresh or frozen fish fillets to make this meal that can easily be adjusted to serve a crowd.
Serve withSpicy Slawand plenty of lime wedges.
As a bonus, it’s also a nutritious alternative to most other meals when short on time.
Adding the honey-mustard vinaigrette drizzle brightens and completes the dish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Flounder is a flaky fish that will begin to flake when it’s done.
Flounder should have a fresh, mild odor.
