Flounder Fillets French Style

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Place the fillets on a flat surface and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

2. Step 2

   Break the egg into a shallow wide dish and add salt, pepper and water. Beat well to blend.

3. Step 3

   Spoon the flour onto a flat dish.

4. Step 4

   Dip the fillets in the flour. Coat well on all sides, but shake off excess flour.

5. Step 5

   Dip the fillets in the egg mixture to coat well on all sides. Drain off excess egg mixture.

6. Step 6

   Heat enough oil in a skillet to coat the bottom lightly. Add a few pieces of fish at one time in a single layer without crowding. Let cook about 1½ minutes or until golden brown on one side. Turn the pieces carefully and cook on the second side about one minute or until golden brown. Carefully transfer the pieces to a warm serving platter.

7. Step 7

   Continue cooking the fish a few pieces at a time, adding more oil as necessary.

8. Step 8

   Wipe the skillet and add the butter. Cook until the butter is melted and starts to brown. Add the lemon juice. Pour the butter over the fish. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.