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Sole Meunière with Lemon Butter Sauce

By , Recipe Editor
Sole Meunière with Lemon Butter Sauce

Recipe Details

Prep 10 m
Cook 15 m
Total 25 m
Serves 4
Calories 385 kcal
Level Medium

"Experience a masterpiece of French coastal cuisine with this delicate Sole Meunière, featuring fillets pan-seared to golden perfection. The dish is finished with a luxurious beurre noisette, or brown butter, infused with bright lemon juice and fresh herbs for an elegant dinner."

Ingredients

Qty Item
4 fillets Dover or Lemon Sole fillets
0.5 cup All-purpose flour
6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon Fine sea salt
0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
4 slices Lemon slices for garnish

How to Make Sole Meunière with Lemon Butter Sauce

1

Pat the sole fillets very dry using paper towels to ensure a crisp crust.

2

In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, and black pepper. Dredge each fillet in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.

3

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter is foaming, add the fillets (work in batches if necessary).

4

Cook the fish for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and opaque. Carefully transfer the fillets to a warm serving platter.

5

Wipe out the skillet and add the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter. Cook over medium heat, swirling constantly, until the butter turns a nutty brown color and smells toasted.

6

Immediately remove from heat and whisk in the lemon juice and chopped parsley. Note: it will sizzle vigorously.

7

Pour the hot lemon brown butter sauce over the fish fillets and serve immediately with fresh lemon slices.


Tips for Best Results

  • ·

    Use a fish spatula for flipping the delicate fillets to prevent them from breaking.

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    The butter can burn quickly after it reaches the brown stage; have your lemon juice ready to add immediately to stop the cooking process.

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    If you cannot find Dover sole, Flounder or Tilapia are acceptable substitutes, though the texture will vary.

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    Warm your serving plates beforehand so the delicate fish stays hot while you prepare the sauce.


Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use frozen sole fillets?
Yes, but ensure they are completely thawed and patted extremely dry with paper towels before dredging in flour.
What is the best side dish for Sole Meunière?
Steamed asparagus, roasted baby potatoes, or a simple green salad complement the rich butter sauce perfectly.
Is Sole Meunière gluten-free?
This traditional version uses all-purpose flour, but you can easily substitute it with a gluten-free flour blend or cornstarch for similar results.
What does Meunière mean?
In French, it means 'miller's wife style,' referring to the technique of dredging the fish in flour before pan-frying.

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