A simple supper of skillet fried fish is therapeutic. Certainly, it provides nourishment. But it does much more than that. It is a reminder that simple, honest food never goes out of style. It was good years past. It’s good today. Years from now, it will be just as good.
Don’t over think this recipe. A fancy ingredient isn’t necessary. Keep it simple, just the way it’s intended. Your soul will thank you.
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Skillet Fried Flounder
yield: 2 servings
A filet of any white fish can be substituted. The cook time will vary according to the thickness of the filet. Thin filets only need to cook until the coating is golden brown. In the words of my Granny, “Dreen your fried fish good on paper towelin.” (translation: Drain your fried fish well on paper towel). Serve warm.
4 thin flounder filets
1/3 cup cornmeal (not cornbread mix)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
cooking oil (I use canola)
Mix cornmeal, flour and seasoning in a shallow bowl.
Heat 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch oil in a large skillet till good and hot – about 350 degrees.
Dredge filets in breading mix. Add to hot oil. Cook until breading is nicely browned. Turn and repeat on remaining side. Thin filets will cook in about 3 minutes per side.
Don’t crowd the fish in the pan. If needed, cook in batches. Keep cooked filets warm in oven until ready to serve.
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
Aren’t you clever! What did you serve these with?
Jackie Garvin says
Maureen,
Usually some sort of steamed vegetables along with cole slaw.
Rose Selvar says
I have never been successful with frying fish. Am not crazy about eating fish that tastes FISHY. This recipe sounds easy enough that maybe even I can do it. LOL 4/29/13
Jackie Garvin says
Rose,
Flounder is a mild tasting fish. If you stick to thin filets, you won’t get that fishy taste. I hope you give it a try! 🙂
sandradavisalltheway says
Looks awesome!! I’ve never been a good fish cooker but I’ve been trying it out lately with success and this recipe looks like one that I will definitely succeed with. Thanks Ms. Jackie!!
Steamed veggies and cole slaw would be really good.
Jackie Garvin says
Sandra,
I hope you enjoy it!
Jean says
Hi Jackie! I am not a big fish person but those do look good. I only eat fish that have been fried by some other person other than me so I guess I could eat those! LOL!!
Jackie Garvin says
Jean,
I have to agree that fish is better if it’s cooked by someone else! I’ve learned to burn a big ol’ Yankee candle and clean up immediately to get rid of the smell of fish.