Baking flounder, sole or cod is a quick & easy way to prepare this mild white fish. Just a few simple ingredients, and tender baked flounder is ready to serve.
How to Buy Flounder
- The easiest way to purchase flounder is by ordering it at your favorite seafood restaurant! Flounder can be ordered battered and deep fried, or baked in the oven. Obviously, the baked flounder or cod will have less calories and be lower in fat. Easy Peasy, no mess or smelly kitchen. Don't forget to leave your waitress a good tip!
- The cheapest way to buy flounder will probably be from the frozen section in your local supermarket. The flounder is flash frozen, or IQF, which means individually quick frozen. You can take out and thaw as many pieces of fish as you need and return the rest to the freezer for later use.
- The freshest way to buy flounder is from your local fishmonger or the seafood section of your local store. Ask the manager when they receive their shipments and from where. Make sure the fish is the freshest possible, with little to no fishy smell. Keep refrigerate until ready to use.
Baked Flounder with Cracker Crumb Topping
- 2 flounder filets, about 1 pound, fresh or frozen
- Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup crushed Ritz Crackers
- 2-4 Tablespoons melted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon Mrs Dash or similar seasoning
- A few sprigs fresh parsley, minced
- 1/2 fresh lemon, quartered
How to Bake Flounder
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray casserole dish with vegetable spray.
- Rinse the flounder and pat dry with paper towels. Place in the baking dish and season with salt & pepper.
- Mix cheese with Ritz Crackers and sprinkle evenly over the top of the flounder.
- Drizzle melted butter over the prepared fish. Sprinkle with Mrs Dash and bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Do not overbake.
- Remove from oven and plate. Garnish with minced parsley and a lemon wedge.
- Serves 2.
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