Sole Meunière
Make Sole Meunière, a French dinner recipe with sole fillets (skinless, boneless), all-purpose flour, unsalted butter. It has about 25 min, about 480 calories per serving. Get ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition estimates, FAQs, and Recipe Genius app tools.
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Sole Meunière is a French dinner recipe that takes about 25 min, makes 2 servings, has about 480 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.
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View on AmazonSole Meunière ingredients
- 1 lb sole fillets (skinless, boneless)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tbsp olive oil
How to make Sole Meunière
- Pat the sole fillets thoroughly dry with paper towels; this is crucial for achieving a crisp crust. Season both sides of the fillets with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
- Place 1/4 cup all-purpose flour on a shallow plate. Lightly dredge each sole fillet in the flour, shaking off any excess. The fish should be lightly coated.
- Heat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp of unsalted butter to the pan. Once the butter is melted and sizzling, but not browned, add the sole fillets without crowding the pan.
- Cook the sole for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Sole is thin and cooks quickly, so watch carefully to avoid overcooking. Remove the cooked fillets to a warmed plate and tent loosely with foil to keep warm.
- Discard any burnt solids from the pan, but do not clean it entirely. Return the pan to medium heat and add the remaining 4 tbsp unsalted butter.
- Cook the butter, swirling it constantly, until it melts, foams, and then begins to turn a nutty brown color and smells fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn it.
- Remove the pan from the heat immediately and stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. The sauce will bubble vigorously.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. The browned butter, lemon, and parsley create the classic 'meunière' flavor.
- To serve, place two sole fillets on each plate. Spoon the warm, nutty brown butter sauce generously over the top of the fish.
- Serve immediately, perhaps with steamed green beans or boiled new potatoes to complement the rich sauce.
Sole Meunière FAQ
How do I make Sole Meunière?
Make Sole Meunière by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.
What ingredients are in Sole Meunière?
The main ingredients include sole fillets (skinless, boneless), all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, fresh lemon juice, fresh parsley, chopped. The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Sole Meunière take?
This recipe takes about 25 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Sole Meunière?
Recipe Genius estimates about 480 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.
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