Bright, Delicate Flounder Piccata Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Servings:
2 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon + ⅛ teaspoon salt, divided
  • ½ pound flounder fillets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 tablespoons dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1-2 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
Directions
  1. Combine flour and ¼ teaspoon salt in a shallow bowl.
  2. Dredge flounder fillets in the seasoned flour until well coated on both sides, shaking off any excess flour.
  3. Add olive oil and ½ tablespoon butter to a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Once oil is hot, add flounder fillets to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden. (Depending on the size of your pan, you may need to do this in batches.) Transfer fish to a plate and set aside.
  5. Reduce heat to medium and add wine, lemon juice, capers, and remaining ⅛ teaspoon salt to the same pan. Cook for about 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in the remaining ½ tablespoon butter until melted.
  7. Return flounder fillets to the pan and let cook in the sauce for 2 more minutes, turning halfway through.
  8. Plate flounder, drizzle on the remaining pan sauce, and top with parsley.
  9. Serve immediately.