How To Cook Flounder (with Recipes)

In Asian cuisine, flounder is a popular fish that is often prepared in a variety of delicious ways. Whether it is steamed, pan-fried, or baked, flounder is known for its delicate texture and mild flavor that pairs beautifully with Asian flavors. Today, I want to share with you some mouthwatering baked flounder recipes that are sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Baked Flounder Recipe

For this recipe, you will need:

  • 2 flounder fillets
  • 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon of grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon of honey
  • 1 teaspoon of cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon of rice vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Sliced green onions for garnish

To prepare this delicious baked flounder, follow these steps:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, honey, cornstarch, rice vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place the flounder fillets on the prepared baking sheet and brush both sides with the sauce mixture.
  4. Bake the flounder for about 15-20 minutes or until cooked through and flaky.
  5. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot.

Baked Whole Flounder Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 whole flounder, cleaned and gutted
  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of minced ginger
  • 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon of sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon of sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Rinse the whole flounder under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
  3. Make 3-4 diagonal cuts on each side of the flounder.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together the vegetable oil, soy sauce, oyster sauce, minced ginger, minced garlic, sugar, cornstarch, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
  5. Place the flounder on a baking sheet and brush both sides with the sauce mixture.
  6. Bake the flounder for about 20-25 minutes or until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.