Skillet Flounder with Lemon-Parsley Sauce

Parmesan-Basil Orzo and Roasted Asparagus
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Ingredients

  • 1½ lb flounder fillets
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 6 Tbsp butter
  • 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Season fish with salt and pepper.
  2. Dredge fish in flour to coat.
  3. Cook fish in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes per side or until fish flakes easily.  Remove from skillet and keep warm.
  4. Add butter and lemon juice to skillet; cook over medium heat until foamy. Stir in parsley; serve over fish.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add orzo, and cook until lightly browned. Pour in broth, cover and simmer 20 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat. Add basil, Parmesan, and salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss asparagus with oil and salt and pepper to taste on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes or until browned and tender.

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