Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425°.

Step 2

spread 1 ½ tablespoons of olive oil on a baking sheet, coating the surface.

Step 3

Combine the grated cheese, bread crumbs, minced garlic, paprika, parsley, salt, pepper, and lemon zest in a small bowl. Pour the mixed ingredients onto a large plate.

Step 4

Brush the flounder with olive oil and season the fillets with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Place the flounder fillets (oiled side down) in the bread crumb mixture. Press the fillet lightly into the mixture to get a good coating on the fish.

Step 6

Place the flounder on the oiled baking pan .

Step 7

Mix one tablespoon of olive oil with one teaspoon of lemon juice and brush it on the coated flounder.

Step 8

Bake the flounder in the preheated oven on the center rack for 12-15 minutes or until the flounder is golden brown. (depends on your oven)