Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning
1 1/2 lb flounder fillets
Juice of 1/2 orange (about 1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped

Steps

  1. Preheat large sauté pan on medium; place 1 tablespoon butter in pan. Season fish and add half to pan; cook 2–3 minutes on each side and until opaque and separates easily. Remove fish from pan; cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining fillets.
  2. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter, juice from orange, and basil to pan; cook and stir until melted and hot. Serve sauce over fish. Always check fish for bones and cook to an internal temperature of 145°F.

Other Preparation Methods

  • Pan Fry: Dip 1 1/2 lb flounder in beaten egg, then coat with bread crumbs; shake off excess. Preheat 3 tablespoons oil in large sauté pan on medium-high. Cook fish 4–5 minutes on each side and until crust is golden and fish separates easily. Drain on paper towels; season and serve.
  • Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F. Season 1 1/2 lb flounder with salt and pepper; place on baking sheet. Bake fish 10–12 minutes and until opaque and separates easily; top with melted butter and lemon slices.
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