Easy Grilled Flounder

The thing that makes this easy grilled flounder easy is a reusable, nonstick grilling mat. Flounder is very tender, and the filets are uneven in thickness. You’ll only need to grill it on one side! Because of its delicate nature, direct cooking will only take a few minutes, so the other parts of your menu need to be complete when you start cooking the fish. We love this with a simple baked sweet potato and a green salad.

platter of grilled flounder filets with lemon slices and parsley sprigs
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
4 mins
Stand Time:
3 mins
Total Time:
17 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 pound flounder filets, without skin, about 3/4-inch thick at thickest part

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons buttermilk

  • 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay® 

  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • olive oil cooking spray

  • lemon slices for garnish (optional)

  • flat-leaf parsley sprigs for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. Clean grates on an outdoor grill. Preheat the grill to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and lightly oil the grates.

  2. Prepare fish while the grill is preheating. Pat filets dry with paper towels and brush each side with buttermilk. Sprinkle Old Bay seasoning and smoked paprika on each side of the filets. Spray both sides of the filets with olive oil spray.

  3. When the grill is hot, place the grilling mat on the grill and place the filets on the mat. Grill until the fish begins to turn opaque white around the edges, 3 to 4 minutes. If your filet is thicker than 3/4-inch at the thickest part, more grilling time may be needed.

  4. Gently slide the mat from the grill to a cutting board a little larger than the fish. Place a serving plate over the fish, and invert the fish onto the plate, so the grilled side is up. The fish will finish cooking as it rests, 2 to 3 minutes.

  5. Garnish with lemon slices and flat-leaf parsley, if using.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

101 Calories
3g Fat
0g Carbs
18g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 101
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Cholesterol 64mg 21%
Sodium 576mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 18g 35%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 38mg 3%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 238mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.