Lemon Herb Baked Flounder

⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes • 🍳 Cook Time: 15 minutes

There’s nothing like a breezy beach house dinner, and this Lemon Herb Baked Flounder brings all those fresh, laid-back vibes straight to the table. It's light, flaky, and seasoned just enough to let the sweet, delicate flavor of the fish shine. Perfect for a cozy meal after a long day at the shore.

A fillet of baked flounder topped with lemon slices and fresh herbs

I grew up believing that seafood always tastes better near the ocean, and honestly? It does. This baked flounder is one of those super easy, barely-any-effort meals that somehow tastes like it came from a restaurant. With just a squeeze of lemon, a sprinkle of herbs, and a little butter magic, you’ll have dinner ready before you’ve even finished your glass of wine.

The key to baked flounder is keeping it simple. The fillets are thin and delicate, so they don't need a lot of seasoning or long cooking time. Just enough to enhance the natural sweetness of the fish. Plus, baking it keeps everything light and healthy — perfect when you’re balancing out all those boardwalk fries and funnel cakes!

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🍽️ Servings: 4 • 🔥 Calories/Serving: 210

Ingredients

• 4 flounder fillets

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp melted butter

• 1 lemon, sliced into thin rounds

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• Lemon wedges for serving

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Steps

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.

Step 3

Arrange the flounder fillets on the sheet and brush both sides lightly with olive oil and melted butter.

Step 4

Sprinkle the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper evenly over the fillets.

Step 5

Top each fillet with 1–2 slices of lemon.

Step 6

Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Step 7

Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with extra lemon wedges.

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Make it your own!

• 🌶️ Spice it up
  Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes for a little kick.

• 🌿 Try other herbs
  Swap parsley for dill, basil, or thyme depending on what you have.

• 🍅 Make it Mediterranean
  Scatter sliced cherry tomatoes and black olives over the top before baking.

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