Meet Your Catch: Summer Flounder (a.k.a. Fluke)

EASY TO MAKE: Baked Summer Flounder

Caught fresh from the waters of Nantucket Sound by Chatham Harvesters Cooperative members Captain Jason Amaru and his son Christian aboard the F/V Joanne A3, this local favorite is a summer staple.

Summer flounder; also known as fluke, is a delicate, white, flaky fish with a mild, sweet flavor, perfect for quick and delicious weeknight meals. Try it baked in a white wine and butter sauce, topped with a light sprinkle of breadcrumbs. Add a side of garden vegetables, and you’ve got a fresh, flavorful dinner on the table in no time.

Simple. Local. Delicious.

Enjoy the best of what summer in Chatham has to offer—right from the sea to your kitchen.

BAKED SUMMER FLOUNDER

Ingredients

• Cooking spray

• 1 lb Chatham Harvesters Summer Flounder, thaw if frozen

• Salt and ground black pepper to taste

• 4 tablespoons  butter, melted

• 3 tablespoons white wine

• 3 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs

Directions 

• Preheat the oven to 350°F 

• Spray coat a 12 by 9-inch baking dish with oil

• Melt butter, add wine, and whisk together.

• Rinse, pat dry, and season flounder fillets with salt and pepper

• Place the fish in a baking dish

• Pour a butter and wine mixture over them, then sprinkle with bread crumbs. ​

• Bake for 15 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork. ​