Description
A classic French dish, Sole Meunière features delicate sole fillets pan-fried to golden perfection and served with a luxurious brown butter sauce infused with lemon and parsley. This elegant yet simple seafood dish is a true showcase of French culinary finesse.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 sole fillets (about 6 oz each)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For Cooking:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Sole: Pat dry the sole fillets and season with salt and pepper.
- Dredge in Flour: Lightly coat the fillets with flour.
- Cook the Fillets: Pan-fry the fillets in butter and oil until golden and flaky.
- Make the Brown Butter Sauce: Brown butter, then add lemon juice and parsley.
- Finish and Serve: Spoon the sauce over the cooked fillets and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with steamed green beans, sautéed spinach, or buttered rice.
- For a richer sauce, use clarified butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
