Pan-Fried Flounder

Name: Pan-Fried Flounder
Ingredients: 4 (6-ounce) flounder fillets; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 large egg white, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup chopped chives; 1 teaspoon hot sauce; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Lemon wedges

10 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

4 (6-ounce) flounder fillets
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1/4 cup chopped chives
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
Lemon wedges

Directions

1

Sprinkle fillets with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
2

Combine 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, egg, egg white, chives, and hot sauce in a shallow dish. Place flour in a separate shallow dish.
3

Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge 2 fillets in flour, shaking off any excess; dip into egg mixture, coating both sides. Immediately place fillets in pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until golden and fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Repeat with remaining oil, fillets, flour, and egg mixture. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.