Easy Crispy Flounder

I know it’s horrible, but every time I hear the word ‘flounder’, I think of the Little Mermaid‘s best friend. However, it is always reassuring that Flounder was not actually a flounder, but an Atlantic Blue Tang. I would hate to think about chomping on poor little Flounder!

Despite that little tid-bit of information, this meal was incredible!

It has officially moved up to the top in my “favorite ways to prepare a fish” list. The crunchy and flavorful crust and the soft, tender white fish made for an excellent meal.

Crispy Flounder

Ingredients

• 2 flounder filets
• 1 egg white
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• zest of 1 orange
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• dash of salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

How-To

1. In bowl, lightly beat an egg white and set aside.
2. In another bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs, orange zest, pepper and salt. Stir together.
3. In a sauce pan, add the olive oil and heat to medium-high heat.
4. Dip both sides of the filets in the egg whites and dip into the bread crumb mixture.
5. Place the filets in the pan with the olive oil.
6. Cook well on both sides (about 3-4 minutes on each side).
7. Serve with your favorite sides (red quinoa with steamed green beans, wax beans and carrots shown here).

Servings: 2

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