Easy Sole Meuniere (Barefoot Contessa)

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.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 2-4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 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.