The flounder piccata is breaded and lightly pan-fried, served with a lemon-butter sauce with capers and parsley. A delicious way to prepare fish!
Chopped flounder
This Flounder Piccata recipe is a great way to prepare fish for people who don’t like fish. Flounder has a mild flavor and tender texture that isn’t overpowering like other varieties of fish. It’s also easy to prepare, making it a great choice for a weeknight dinner or special occasion. It’s one of my favorite ways to eat fish! Another popular fish dish on my site is fish florentine. You can use any flaked white fish you have or make my Chicken Piccata if you prefer poultry.
What you will need
Here’s what you’ll need to prepare this delicious Fish Piccata
- flounder fillets or any white fish fillet such as tipalia, flounder, etc
- freshly ground black pepper
- egg whites or whole eggs
- seasoned breadcrumbs, or gluten-free breadcrumbs
- olive oil spray
- whipped butter or regular butter
- fresh lemon juice
- dry white wine
- chicken broth or vegetable broth
- capers
- fresh parsley, to serve
Is flounder a good fish to cook?
I love flounder, it’s one of my favorite flaky white fish options. Flounder is a versatile fish fillet with a slightly sweet flavor and a delicate, crumbly texture, easy to prepare.
What other white fish can you use instead of flounder?
While flounder is a popular choice for piccata because of its mild flavor, there are many other types of fish you can use. Choose a white fish that is delicate and versatile enough to pair well with the tangy, savory flavors of the sauce. Here are some options:
- Sole: Like flounder, sole is a sweet, delicate white fish that works well in Piccata. It has a slightly firmer texture than flounder, but still cooks quickly and easily.
- Tilapia: Tilapia is a delicate and versatile fish that is often used in a variety of recipes. It has a slightly sweeter flavor than flounder which pairs well with the Piccata sauce.
- Cod: Cod is a firmer white fish that has a delicate, slightly sweet flavor that holds up well in Piccata.
- Halibut: Halibut is a dense, meaty white fish.
Use what’s fresh, local and in season near you.
What to serve with Flounder Piccata
Here are some side dish ideas that pair well with Flounder Piccata:
- Steamed vegetables: A side of steamed vegetables, such as broccoli, asparagus or green beans, would be a great choice.
- Broccoli: Try it with this simple broccolini recipe.
- Roasted potatoes: Roast potatoes or try these mashed potatoes as a heartier side dish.
- Baked potatoes: Bake in the oven or try this air fryer baked potato.
- Rice or pasta: A side dish of rice or pasta, such as angel hair, linguine or orzo with zucchini and tomato, would be a good choice.
- Salad: A simple green salad with a light vinaigrette is a refreshing and healthy side dish to serve with all my flounder recipes.
More flounder recipes you’ll love
Product: 4 portions
Portion: 1 piece
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Season the fish with salt and pepper. Heat oven to 200F.
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In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg whites. Place the breadcrumbs on another plate. Dip each fish fillet in the egg whites and then in the breadcrumbs.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-medium-low heat. Spray a generous amount of olive oil spray on one side of the fish and place it in the pan, oil side down. Generously spray the other side of the fish to coat and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, until the fish is opaque and cooked through.
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Set aside on a plate in the hot oven until you prepare the sauce.
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Over medium heat in the same pan, melt the butter, add the lemon juice, wine, chicken broth and reserved lemon halves, salt and pepper and bring to the boil.
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Boil over high heat until the liquid is reduced by half, about 3 – 4 minutes.
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Discard the lemon halves, add the capers and pour the sauce over the fish; Place a slice of lemon on each fillet and garnish with fresh parsley.
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Serve: 1 piece, Calories: 280 kcal, Carbohydrates: 14 G, Protein: 36 G, Fat: 8 G, Sodium: 366.5 mg, Fiber: 3 G, Sugar: 0.1 G
