Sole Meunière

AuthorJulia ForesekCategory, , , DifficultyIntermediate
Yields4 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time20 mins
 4 sole fillets (Dover sole is traditional, but other types can be used)
 Salt and pepper to taste
 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging
 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
 1 lemon, juiced
 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
 Additional lemon slices for garnish
1

Prepare the Sole:

Season the sole fillets with salt and pepper. Dredge the fillets lightly in flour, shaking off any excess.

2

Cook the Sole:

In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Once the butter is foaming, add the sole fillets.
Cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown and the fish flakes easily with a fork. Be gentle when flipping the fillets to prevent them from breaking.
Transfer the cooked fillets to a warm plate.

3

Make the Sauce:

In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Cook until the butter turns a light brown color and has a nutty aroma.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4

Serve:

Pour the sauce over the sole fillets. Garnish with lemon slices and additional parsley if desired.
Serve immediately, traditionally with steamed potatoes or green vegetables.

Ingredients

 4 sole fillets (Dover sole is traditional, but other types can be used)
 Salt and pepper to taste
 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging
 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
 1 lemon, juiced
 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
 Additional lemon slices for garnish

Directions

1

Prepare the Sole:

Season the sole fillets with salt and pepper. Dredge the fillets lightly in flour, shaking off any excess.

2

Cook the Sole:

In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Once the butter is foaming, add the sole fillets.
Cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown and the fish flakes easily with a fork. Be gentle when flipping the fillets to prevent them from breaking.
Transfer the cooked fillets to a warm plate.

3

Make the Sauce:

In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Cook until the butter turns a light brown color and has a nutty aroma.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4

Serve:

Pour the sauce over the sole fillets. Garnish with lemon slices and additional parsley if desired.
Serve immediately, traditionally with steamed potatoes or green vegetables.

Notes

Sole Meunière
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