Dinner

Best Garlic Parmesan Flounder Recipe

ByHugo Harnd February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

Introduction

This Best Garlic Parmesan Flounder recipe is a quick and flavorful way to enjoy delicate white fish. With a crispy, garlicky crust and a bright hint of lemon, it’s perfect for a light weeknight dinner that feels special.

A close-up of four breaded fish fillets lying flat on a copper baking pan, each coated in a light crumb mixture with green herb flecks and yellow hints of seasoning, showing a slightly rough texture. A woman's hand is squeezing fresh lemon juice from a yellow lemon half above one of the fillets, with droplets visibly falling onto the coating, creating a shiny wet look on parts of the crumbs. The fish fillets are arranged diagonally, with some small oil or moisture spots on the pan’s surface. The background is a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 tbsp plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
4 flounder filets
Salt and pepper to taste
⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
¼ cup Italian style seasoned bread crumbs
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsps parsley, chopped
1 lemon, juice and zest

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Season the flounder filets with salt and pepper on both sides.
Step 2: On a plate, mix together the Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon zest, and salt and pepper to taste.
Step 3: Dredge each filet in the Parmesan and bread crumb mixture, pressing lightly so the coating sticks on both sides.
Step 4: Brush a baking sheet with one teaspoon of olive oil and place the filets on it. Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil evenly over the top of the filets.
Step 5: Squeeze the juice of half a lemon evenly over the filets. Bake for 20 minutes or until the fish is fully cooked and flakes easily with a fork.

Tips & Variations

For extra crispiness, broil the flounder for the last 2 minutes of cooking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
Substitute flounder with other white fish like sole or tilapia for a similar result.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes into the breadcrumb mixture for a slight kick.
Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.

Storage

Store any leftover flounder in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a low oven or microwave to avoid drying out the fish. Best enjoyed fresh for optimal texture.