Breaded Fried Flounder With Fried Parsley

Ingredients

• 2 firm flounder fillets
• All-purpose flour, for dredging
• 1 egg, beaten with salt and pepper
• Stale breadcrumbs
• Olive oil, for frying
• Fried parsley, for garnish
• Lemon, cut into quarters

Method

1. 1 Trim the flounder fillets and lightly dredge each piece in flour, shaking off excess.
2. 2 Dip the floured fillets into the beaten egg seasoned with salt and pepper, ensuring full coverage.
3. 3 Coat both sides of the fillets thoroughly with stale breadcrumbs.
4. 4 Fry the fillets in hot olive oil until golden brown on both sides.
5. 5 Place fillets on a sieve lined with paper to drain excess oil.
6. 6 Serve immediately garnished with fried parsley and lemon quarters.