Egg Batter Pan-Fried Flounder With Green Garlic Recipe

Name: Egg Batter Pan-Fried Flounder With Green Garlic
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds boneless flounder or sole fillets, preferably 4 6-ounce pieces; Salt and pepper; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour for dredging; Mild olive oil or vegetable oil for frying; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; ⅓ cup finely chopped green garlic, both white part and tender green stalks; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley; Lemon wedges

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds boneless flounder or sole fillets, preferably 4 6-ounce pieces
Salt and pepper
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
Mild olive oil or vegetable oil for frying
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
⅓ cup finely chopped green garlic, both white part and tender green stalks
Juice of 1/2 lemon
3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
Lemon wedges

1
Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper.
2
Make the egg batter by whisking together the eggs and milk in a shallow bowl, along with a pinch of salt.
3
Put the flour on a plate.
4
Coat each fillet lightly on both sides, then submerge the fish in the egg batter.
5
(This can be done up to 30 minutes ahead.)
6
Pour about 1/4 inch oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat.
7
When the oil looks wavy, lift the fish from the egg batter one piece at a time, allowing excess batter to drip off.
8
(Discard remaining batter.)
9
Carefully lay each fillet in the pan and let fry gently until golden, about 2 minutes per side.
10
Remove and blot briefly on paper towels, then transfer to a warmed serving platter.
11
Pour off any remaining oil and return the pan to the heat.
12
Melt the butter in the pan and add the green garlic, and a little salt and pepper.
13
Let cook without browning for about 1 minute, then add the lemon juice.
14
Spoon the green garlic butter over the fish.
15
Sprinkle with parsley, garnish with lemon wedges and serve immediately.

279

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds boneless flounder or sole fillets, preferably 4 6-ounce pieces, Salt and pepper, 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup milk, and more.

Yes, Egg Batter Pan-Fried Flounder With Green Garlic falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Egg Batter Pan-Fried Flounder With Green Garlic

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