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Flounder and Asparagus with Fresh Lemon Pepper

Bright and citrusy without being too acidic, fresh lemon pepper will brighten up fish, vegetables, chicken, or other dishes! With flounder and asparagus, it is the PERFECT light, healthy summer meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 459 kcal
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • zest of 3 lemons
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • kosher salt to taste
  • 1 lb. flounder patted dry (or other similar fish)
  • 1 lb. asparagus trimmed (or other vegetable)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Lemon wedges optional

Instructions

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  1. Combine lemon zest, pepper, garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and salt to taste in a small bowl.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet (preferably nonstick) on medium-high heat. Add asparagus, salt and pepper to taste, and a small spoonful of the lemon pepper (about 1/2 teaspoon) to the skillet. Stir to coat, and sauté until browned and cooked.
  3. Meanwhile, while asparagus is cooking, coat the fish with the rest of the lemon pepper mixture evenly on both sides.
  4. When asparagus is cooked (after approximately 10 minutes), remove to plates to serve.
  5. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to skillet and place the fish in the skillet.
  6. After 2 minutes, flip fish to the other side.
  7. After about 2 more minutes, the fish should be cooked through (if it flakes easily with a fork, it is done). Remove to plates with the asparagus and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

  • The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.

Nutrition Information

Calories 459kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 102mg (34%) Sodium 677mg (28%) Potassium 821mg (23%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1789IU (36%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%) Calcium 110mg (11%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 459

% Daily Value*

Calories 459kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 102mg 34%
Sodium 677mg 28%
Potassium 821mg 17%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1789IU 36%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 110mg 11%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.