Flounder Fillets With Panko Bread Crumbs

Description

From sylvia lehrer in dan's papers in the hamptons.

Ingredients

• Flounder Fillets
• Panko Breadcrumbs
• Kosher Salt
• Paprika
• Fresh Thyme Leave
• Unsalted Butter
• Olive Oil
• Fresh Ground Black Pepper
• Fresh Lemon Juice
• Lemon

Instructions

1. Rinse fillets and pat dry with paper towels
2. Place panko in a small shallow bowl and sesson with salt, paprika, and thyme leave and then stir to mix
3. Dredge fish on both sides in the seasoned panko
4. Melt 2 tablespoons each butter and oil in a large heavy skillet, over medium high heat and when hot put in 2 or 3 fillets at a time, one layer deep
5. Cook each side until lightly golden, about 2-3 minutes
6. Carefully turn with a wide spatula and cook about 2 minutes longer
7. Season with freshly ground pepper keep warm
8. Continue cooking remaining fillets
9. Discard any fat in skillet
10. Add lemon juice, scraping pan with a wooden spatula to deglaze pan juices
11. Pour warm sauce over fillets and serve immediately
12. Garnish with lemon slices if desired