There are several popular and delicious ways to cook flounder, including frying, baking, and blackening. Here are some well-regarded methods: Fried Flounder:

• Prepare a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and seasoned breadcrumbs.
• Dredge flounder fillets in flour, then eggs, then breadcrumbs.
• Fry in hot oil (360-370°F) for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
• Serve immediately with lemon wedges and optional tartar sauce.

Baked Flounder:

• Pat fish fillets dry and brush with a mixture of melted butter, olive oil, and lemon juice.
• Season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
• Bake at 400°F for 12-15 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork (internal temperature about 140°F).
• Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh parsley.

Variation for Baked Flounder with Garlic Butter and Breadcrumbs:

• Season fillets with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and parsley.
• Pour a garlic butter sauce over the fish and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
• Bake at 375°F for 12-15 minutes until opaque and flaky.
• Serve with lemon wedges.

Blackened Flounder:

• Rub fillets with olive oil and a Cajun seasoning blend.
• Cook in a hot skillet with butter for about 3 minutes per side until golden and flaky.
• Serve with Cajun sauce if desired.

These methods offer crispy, buttery, savory, and flavorful options for cooking flounder depending on preference for frying or baking styles, and seasoning choices. The baking options are relatively faster and simpler for a healthy meal, while frying and blackening give more bold flavors and textures. Would you like a detailed recipe for any specific method?