Easy Sole Meuniere (Barefoot Contessa)

Scoutie's Note:

This is a VERY good, simple Meuniere. Sometimes I use tilapia...I think you can use almost any kind of firm white fish. Be sure to use kosher salt, there is a difference. And I think the lemon zest really adds to the dish. I also add a few splashes of white wine and sometimes add capers at the end.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 4 fresh sole fillets , 3 to 4 ounces each
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (3 lemons)
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
2. Have 2 heat-proof dinner plates ready.
3. Combine the flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in a large shallow plate.
4. Pat the sole fillets dry with paper towels and sprinkle one side with salt.
5. Heat 3 tablespoons of butter in a large (12-inch) saute pan over medium heat until it starts to brown.
6. Dredge 2 sole fillets in the seasoned flour on both sides and place them in the hot butter.
7. Lower the heat to medium-low and cook for 2 minutes. Turn carefully with a metal spatula and cook for 2 minutes on the other side.
8. While the second side cooks, add 1/2 teaspoon of lemon zest and 3 tablespoons of lemon juice to the pan.
9. Carefully put the fish filets on the ovenproof plates and pour the sauce over them.
10. Keep the cooked fillets warm in the oven while you repeat the process with the remaining 2 fillets.
11. When they're done, add the cooked fillets to the plates in the oven. Sprinkle with the parsley, salt, and pepper and serve immediately.

Reviews

[Ilysse]

I was going to post this recipe. It is wonderful and so easy. I've used tilapia, white fish, flounder...any flat white fish will do. The first time I made it I used some boxed pike that would only pull apart in small pieces. It could have been horrible but this recipe is THAT good. Goes well with roasted potatoes with dijon mustard if you like and green beans...also try french fries...stay away from salad or anything with vinegar...steamed mixed veg are great too...

[PanNan]

Very delicious and soooo easy! I made exactly as directed, but think I will take the suggestion of adding some white wine at the end. There wasn't much sauce to pour over the filets. They tasted lemony delicious anyway (we LOVE lemon).