Cornmeal-Crusted Flounder with Tartar Sauce Recipe

Name: Cornmeal-Crusted Flounder with Tartar Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot; 1 tablespoon sweet relish; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon whole-grain or coarse-grain mustard; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup yellow cornmeal (not coarse); 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup milk; 4 (5-oz) flounder fillets; 3/4 cup vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1 tablespoon sweet relish
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon whole-grain or coarse-grain mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup yellow cornmeal (not coarse)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
4 (5-oz) flounder fillets
3/4 cup vegetable oil

1
Pulse all sauce ingredients in a blender until parsley is finely chopped.
2
Stir together cornmeal, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne in a shallow bowl.
3
Stir together flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne in another shallow bowl.
4
Lightly beat together eggs, milk, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a third shallow bowl.
5
Pat fish dry and dip fillets, 1 at a time, in flour, shaking off excess, then dip in egg mixture, letting excess drip off, and dredge in cornmeal until evenly coated.
6
Arrange fish in 1 layer on a sheet of wax paper.
7
Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then fry fillets, 2 at a time, turning over once, until golden and just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per batch.
8
Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
9
Serve fish with sauce.

1025

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot, 1 tablespoon sweet relish, and more.

Yes, Cornmeal-Crusted Flounder with Tartar Sauce falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cornmeal-Crusted Flounder with Tartar Sauce

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