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Southern Cornmeal Crusted Flounder With Green Tomato Gravy · Cooking Culmination

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Southern Cornmeal Crusted Flounder With Green Tomato Gravy

Name: Southern Cornmeal Crusted Flounder With Green Tomato Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American Southern
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs flounder fillets, patted dry; 0.75 cups yellow cornmeal, fine or medium grind; 0.25 cups all-purpose flour; 2 medium green tomatoes, diced small; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 0.75 cups halal chicken broth; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Crispy cornmeal-dusted flounder fillets pan-fried to perfection and served with a tangy, pan-simmered green tomato gravy.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min

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Ingredients

Servings

680 g flounder filletspatted dry
180 ml yellow cornmealfine or medium grind
60 ml all-purpose flour
2 medium green tomatoesdiced small
2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 tbsp vegetable oil
180 ml halal chicken broth
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Allergen information

This recipe contains or may contain:

dairy
fish
gluten
milk

Based on ingredient names only. Brands differ and cross-contact can happen — always check labels.

Technique to learn

Cornmeal Crust Pan-Frying

Coating fish in cornmeal before high-heat pan-searing creates a durable, crunchy outer barrier that seals in delicate moisture.

Instructions

Step 1: In a wide shallow dish, combine the yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

Step 2: Dredge the dry flounder fillets in the cornmeal mixture, shaking gently to remove any excess flour.

Step 3: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Step 4: Lay the flounder fillets in the pan and sear for 3 minutes per side until the cornmeal crust is golden crisp and the fish flakes easily.

Step 5: Transfer the fried flounder to a warm plate and set aside.

Step 6: Melt the unsalted butter in the same skillet over medium heat, then add the diced green tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes until softened.

Step 7: Pour in the halal chicken broth and lemon juice, simmering for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly reduced, then spoon warm over the fish fillets.

Cooking tips

Choose firm green tomatoes with no red blush for the ideal bright, acidic flavor profile.
Handle flounder carefully with a wide spatula as thin delicate whitefish fillets break easily when turning.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by American Southern; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.