Sole Meuniere
The dish that made Julia Child fall in love with French cuisine. Simple yet decadent, this dish pairs perfectly with the elegant acidity and minerality of sauvignon blanc.
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Ingredients
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 4 sole fillets
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- Lemon butter sauce*
- 1 Tbsp chopped parsley, for garnish
*Lemon Butter Sauce: Add 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter to a small saucepan; cook over medium heat until it turns a light brown and smells nutty. Add 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and 1 tablespoon chopped parsley. Reduce heat to low and stir until thoroughly heated. Keep on warmer until ready to serve.
Directions
- Combine first three ingredients on a plate.
- Rinse the fish gently with cold water and thoroughly pat dry with paper towel.
- Coat the fish on both sides with mixture and shake off any excess; set aside.
- Melt butter in a large frying pan over medium heat, then add the fish. Cook for two minutes, then flip and cook for another two minutes and remove to a warm plate.
- Garnish with lemon butter sauce and parsley.