INGREDIENTS
3 TBSP.. extra-virgin olive oil
4 flounder fillets, patted dry with a paper towel
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 TBSP. lemon juice
1 tsp. red pepper flakes
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, sliced into rounds
DIRECTIONS
In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, lemon juice and red pepper flakes.
Heat 2 TBSP. oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
When oil is hot but not smoking, add flounder skin-side up and season with salt and pepper.
Cook until deeply golden, about 4 minutes, then flip over and add the remaining TBSP. of oil.
Add garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
Add the honey mixture and sliced lemons and cook until sauce is reduced by about 1/3.
Baste with the sauce.
Garnish with sliced lemon and serve.
