Texas Smoked Flounder
Texas Smoked Flounder pairs delicate, flaky fish with bright lemon and fresh dill, kissed by aromatic wood smoke. Started open to soak up that bold, savory aroma and finished until tender, it highlights clean citrus notes and herbal freshness. Serve it as a light dinner or an eye-catching appetizer when you want simple ingredients to shine.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Texas Smoked Flounder, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 61 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat a smoker to high heat, about 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). If you do not have a smoker, set up a grill for indirect heat. If you have a gas grill, stop here and choose a different recipe!
- 2
Clean and scale a fresh flounder. I leave the head on for dramatic effect, but most people panic at the sight.
- 3
Use a sharp knife to cut 3 or 4 diagonal slits in the body that are large enough for lemon slices. Slice half of the lemon into thin slices.
- 4
Rub a light coat of olive oil over the fish, then squeeze the other half of the lemon over it and rub in some black pepper.
- 5
Rub or press 1 tablespoon of dill into the slits on the body, and insert the lemon slices firmly.
- 6
Place the flounder on a large piece of aluminum foil and fold the sides up high around the fish; there should be enough foil to seal into a packet, although keep it open for now.
- 7
Place the fish on the grill or smoker, and throw a couple of handfuls of soaked wood chips onto the coals. Close the lid and smoke thoroughly for about 10 minutes.
- 8
Once the fish has taken on smoke flavor, you can seal the foil and move it to direct heat if you like, but I prefer to keep smoking it until done.
- 9
When the fish is done, the flesh should flake easily with a fork.
- 10
Remove the fish from the grill using the foil as a handle, and garnish with the remaining fresh dill.
- Calories 133.56 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 8.86 g Moderate 18%
- Carbohydrate 5.64 g 2%
- Total Fat 9.46 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 1.17 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 27.69 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 150.1 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 2.19 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 1.9 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 22.09 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.07 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 172.86 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 0.2 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 29.17 mg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin D 1.59 mcg Low Source 8%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
About This Recipe
Texas Smoked Flounder is made with 5 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Flounder, Fresh Dill, and Lemon. Each serving provides about 133.56 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Texas Smoked Flounder made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Flounder, Fresh Dill, Lemon, Olive Oil. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Texas Smoked Flounder?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 133.56 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Texas Smoked Flounder easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 5 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Texas Smoked Flounder healthy?
- Texas Smoked Flounder has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 133.56 calories and 8.86 g of protein, or 18% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 150.1 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.17 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Fish, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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