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Sole Meunière Recipe

Sole Meunière Recipe

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  • Author: Mary
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the classic French dish of Sole Meunière with this easy and elegant recipe. Pan-fried sole fillets in a brown butter sauce with fresh lemon juice and parsley, served with lemon wedges.


Ingredients

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Sole Meunière:

  • 4 sole fillets (about 5–6 ounces each)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • lemon wedges (for serving)


Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sole: Pat the sole fillets dry and lightly dredge in seasoned flour.
  2. Cook the Sole: Pan-fry the fillets in butter and oil until golden and cooked through.
  3. Make the Brown Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, brown butter, then add lemon juice and parsley.
  4. Serve: Pour the sauce over the fish and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables, sautéed spinach, or baby potatoes.
  • For a gluten-free option, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fillet
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 380mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 23g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg