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Our baked flounder topped with homemade pesto and served on a plate pasta and green beans.

Baked Flounder Recipe with Pesto

Tressa Jamil
Elevate mild flounder with our delicious baked flounder recipe topped with flavorful pesto; it's a simple weeknight meal that's ready in 30 minutes!
4 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 329 kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
  
For the Pesto Sauce:
For the Flounder:
  • 4 flounder fillets
  • ¼ teaspoon parsley, dried
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper, coarse ground
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
 

For the Pesto:

  • Prepare Pesto before cooking the fish. Set it aside.

For the Flounder:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (162°C). Then, combine the melted butter, parsley, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
  • Line the filets in a prepared baking dish, and brush them with the butter mixture using a pastry brush.
  • Bake for 10-20 minutes. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the filets.
  • Top the baked flounder with homemade pesto and serve with a house salad or pilaf.
Notes
How long should I cook the flounder?
  • If using thin filets, I recommend checking for doneness at the 10-minute mark. Thicker cuts of flounder may take longer. Consider baking those for 20-25 minutes and check them at the 20-minute mark.
Nutrition Disclosure:
  • The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
 
 
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 329 kcal | Carbohydrates: 20 g | Protein: 6 g | Fat: 26 g | Sodium: 911 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g
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