Best 12 Sole Meuniere Sole In Lemon Butter Sauce Recipes

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The sole meunière sole in lemon butter sauce is a classic French dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. It is a simple, yet elegant dish that can be prepared in a matter of minutes. The key to a perfect sole meunière is to use fresh, high-quality ingredients and to cook the fish gently so that it remains moist and flaky. The sauce is made with a combination of butter, lemon juice, parsley, and capers, and it is poured over the cooked fish. Sole meunière is typically served with a side of rice or potatoes.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

SOLE MEUNIèRE



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The dish that made Julia Child fall in love with French cuisine, sole meunière highlights the simple flavors of fresh fish, butter, lemon and parsley. Fish is the center of the dish, so using a quality fillet is important: A true English Dover sole is preferred. Clarified butter, which takes a few extra minutes to prepare, can take on heat without browning, making it ideal for pan-frying fish. A classic sole meunière is made with a bone-in fillet, but boneless sole is faster and easier. You'll find a recipe for clarified butter here. This recipe is part of The New Essentials of French Cooking, a guide to definitive dishes every modern cook should master. Buy the book.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, lunch, seafood, main course

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
6 4-ounce skinless, boneless sole or other thin fish fillets, patted dry
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground white or black pepper, to taste
4 tablespoons clarified butter
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced, at room temperature
3 tablespoons minced parsley
1 lemon, cut into wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200 degrees and place a large oven-safe plate or baking sheet inside.
  • Place flour on a large, shallow plate. Season both sides of fish fillets with salt and pepper to taste. Dredge fish in flour, shaking off excess.
  • In a 12-inch nonstick or enamel-lined skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons clarified butter until bubbling. Place half of the fish fillets in the pan and cook until just done, 2 to 3 minutes per side, then transfer to the plate or baking sheet in the oven to keep warm. Add 2 more tablespoons clarified butter to skillet and heat until bubbling, then cook remaining fillets. Wipe out the skillet.
  • Arrange the fish on a warm serving platter. Top with parsley. In reserved skillet, heat remaining 4 tablespoons unsalted butter until bubbling and golden, 1 to 2 minutes, then pour evenly over fillets. Serve immediately, with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 291, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 335 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

EASY SOLE MEUNIERE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 fresh sole fillets, 3 to 4 ounces each
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

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

SOLE MEUNIèRE



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This popular French classic coats the fish in seasoned flour which lightly protects the fish without overpowering its flavour

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Supper

Time 12m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 fillets sole or plaice, skin-on (about 140g/5oz each)
6 tbsp plain flour
3 tbsp light olive oil or sunflower oil
85g butter, ideally unsalted
1 lemon, juice only
2 tbsp small caper (optional)

Steps:

  • Check the fish for small bones and pull any out with tweezers. In a large shallow bowl, season the flour with a little salt and black pepper. Toss the fish in the flour, coating well, and shake off any excess.
  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add the fish and cook, skin-side down, for 2 mins. Use a fish slice or large spatula to turn, then cook the other side for 1-2 mins until golden.
  • Remove the fish to a warmed plate, then season. Wipe out the pan with kitchen paper. Return the pan to the heat, then add the butter. Heat until it melts and begins to turn a light brown, then mix in the lemon juice and capers, if using. Swirl in the pan for a few secs, return fish to the pan and spoon over any juices. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 calories, Fat 36 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 27 grams protein, Sodium 0.67 milligram of sodium

SOLE WITH LEMON-BUTTER SAUCE



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Lemon slices help keep the fish moist during cooking. For a simple sauce, we combined lemon juice, white wine, and butter.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 sole fillets (3 to 4 ounces each)
16 very thin lemon slices (from 1 to 2 lemons), seeds removed
Juice of 1 lemon (3 tablespoons)
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • Place wine in a large, lidded skillet. Fold each sole fillet into thirds. Arrange in skillet; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Lay two overlapping lemon slices on each piece of fish.
  • Bring wine to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer gently until fish is opaque throughout, 3 to 5 minutes. With a spatula, transfer fish to serving plates.
  • Return liquid in skillet to a boil; cook until reduced to 1/3 cup, 1 to 2 minutes. Add lemon juice; remove from heat. Whisk in butter until smooth. Season with salt; strain, if desired. Serve with fish; garnish with fresh herbs and pepper, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 38 g

SOLE MEUNIERE WITH BROWNED BUTTER CAPER SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 (8 ounces) sole fillets
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons clarified butter
1 cup flour
4 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
4 tablespoons fresh butter
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons drained brined capers, minced
Lemon slices, for garnish

Steps:

  • Season fillets with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons clarified butter in each of 2 large saute pans.
  • Dredge fillets in flour, shaking off any excess flour. Place fillets in saute pans and cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Remove fillets from pans and transfer on to a platter, sprinkle with parsley. Cover with foil.
  • Remove remaining butter from one of the skillets and add the fresh butter. Heat until the butter begins to brown. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and capers. Pour sauce over fish and serve. Garnish with lemon slices.

SOLE MEUNIERE (SOLE IN LEMON-BUTTER SAUCE)



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This classic French method of cooking fish is actually super easy and fast, and every time I make it the reviews are outstanding from children and adults alike. This is a restaurant-caliber recipe that you truly can prepare in 15 minutes! For fussy eaters, I cut back on the lemon juice a little. I like to serve this with ratatouille. Serve with lemon wedges.

Provided by luluweezie

Categories     French Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons coconut oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 sole fillets
½ cup flour
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Place 2 serving plates in the oven to pre-warm.
  • Divide oil between 2 large skillets and heat over medium heat until oil shimmers.
  • While oil is heating, sprinkle salt and pepper over both sides of fillets. Pour flour into a pie plate and dredge fillets on both sides until evenly coated.
  • Add butter evenly to both skillets and swirl to mix with oil. When foam subsides, add fish and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Carefully turn fish over and cook until opaque white in the middle and starting to brown on the bottom, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer fish to the warmed plate and loosely cover with aluminum foil. Return plates to the oven.
  • Return skillets to medium-high heat. Add butter and cook until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in parsley and lemon juice. Spoon butter sauce over fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 105.9 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 255.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

SOLE à LA MEUNIèRE



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As à la meunière means "in the manner of the miller's wife" in French, it's no surprise that this preparation often calls for the fish to be coated with flour before being sautéed, to promote browning.

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 whole dover sole (1 to 1 1/2 pounds), trimmed and skinned
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons clarified butter (page 88)
1/2 cup wondra or all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 lemon, halved

Steps:

  • Dredge Season both sides of fish with salt and pepper while heating the clarified butter in a copper oval sauté pan (or a large sauté pan) over medium heat. Pour flour onto a large shallow dish and press both sides of the fish into the flour, making sure it is fully coated. Shake off any excess flour.
  • Sauté Set the fish skin side up in the pan and sauté until golden brown underneath, about 4 minutes. Use a fish spatula (or two large, wide spatulas) to carefully flip the fish and sauté until the skin side is golden brown and cooked throughout (the flesh should flake with a fork and the thickest part of the fish should be opaque), about 3 minutes more.
  • Make sauce Drop the butter pieces into the hot pan, around the fish, and let it melt. Sprinkle parsley over fish. When butter is frothy, squeeze the lemon over it (so the juice runs into the butter) and immediately spoon this over the fish. (Alternatively, transfer fish to a platter and sprinkle with parsley before adding butter and lemon juice to the pan, swirling to combine.)
  • Serve Fillet fish and parcel portions onto plates, then spoon some more of the sauce on top, and serve.
  • This recipe calls for removing the skin from one side only. Begin by snipping off the fins (see page 120). Next, make a small incision in the skin just above the tail. Hold the skin at the incision and then carefully peel back a small portion to make a flap. Holding the flap firmly in one hand and the tail firmly in the other, quickly pull the skin back toward the head to remove skin in one piece.
  • True Dover sole, which comes only from the waters of the Atlantic off the Dover coast of England, is difficult to find in the United States and fairly expensive. Gray sole and petrale sole (both of which are actually types of flounder), are perfectly fine. If you'd rather not trim the fish yourself, ask your fishmonger to do this.
  • Because clarified butter (page 88) has a higher smoke point than regular butter, it is the cooking fat of choice for sautéing delicate fish such as sole.
  • Wondra is a low-protein flour that has been processed so it dissolves instantly. (It is often called "instant flour" for this reason.) Since it is less likely to clump than all-purpose flours, it has long been a favorite among chefs for the ultralight coating it gives sautéed fish.

SOLE MEUNIERE WITH BROWNED BUTTER CAPER SAUCE



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Mmmmmm....browned butter sauce. Wish I could mainline the stuff, but then it would bypass my tongue and boy, would it be ticked off! Any mild white fish would work here.

Provided by Sandi From CA

Categories     European

Time 25m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 sole fillets (roughly 1 lb) or 4 tilapia fillets (roughly 1 lb)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons clarified butter (aka ghee)
1/2 cup flour
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
2 tablespoons fresh butter
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon drained brined capers, minced
lemon slice, for garnish

Steps:

  • Season flour with salt and pepper to your preference, then dredge fillets in the mixture, shaking off any excess.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons clarified butter in a large saute pan. When heated, place fillets in pan and cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Remove fillets from pan and transfer to a platter; sprinkle with parsley, then cover with foil.
  • Remove remaining butter from the skillet and add the fresh butter. Heat until the butter begins to brown. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and capers. Pour sauce over fish and serve. Garnish with lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.4, Fat 19.8, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 138.5, Sodium 798.8, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.2, Protein 29.4

EASY SOLE MEUNIERE (BAREFOOT CONTESSA)



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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.

Provided by Scoutie

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

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

SOLE A LA MEUNIERE



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 whole Dover sole (1 to 1 1/2 pounds)
1/2 cup instant or all-purpose flour
Coarse salt and freshly ground white pepper
3 tablespoons clarified butter
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons
1 lemon, halved
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Place the fish, gray side up, on work surface. Using a paring knife, make an incision
  • Place flour onto a large shallow dish and season with salt and pepper. Press both sides of the fish into the flour, making sure it is fully coated. Shake off any excess flour. Heat the clarified butter in large saute pan over medium heat.
  • Set the fish, gray side down, in the pan and saute until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Use a fish spatula (or two large, wide spatulas) to carefully flip the fish and saute until golden brown and cooked throughout (the flesh should flake with a fork and the thickest part of the fish should be opaque), about 3 minutes more.
  • Drop the butter pieces into the hot pan, around the fish, let it melt and spoon it over the fish as it finishes cooking. When butter is frothy, squeeze the lemon over it (so the juice runs into the butter) and immediately spoon this over the fish. Sprinkle parsley over fish. (Alternatively, transfer fish to a platter and sprinkle with parsley before adding butter and lemon juice to the pan, swirling to combine.)
  • Fillet fish and serve immediately topped with sauce.

SOLE MEUNIERE (SOLE IN LEMON-BUTTER SAUCE)



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This classic French method of cooking fish is actually super easy and fast, and every time I make it the reviews are outstanding from children and adults alike. This is a restaurant-caliber recipe that you truly can prepare in 15 minutes! For fussy eaters, I cut back on the lemon juice a little. I like to serve this with ratatouille. Serve with lemon wedges.

Provided by luluweezie

Categories     French Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons coconut oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 sole fillets
½ cup flour
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Place 2 serving plates in the oven to pre-warm.
  • Divide oil between 2 large skillets and heat over medium heat until oil shimmers.
  • While oil is heating, sprinkle salt and pepper over both sides of fillets. Pour flour into a pie plate and dredge fillets on both sides until evenly coated.
  • Add butter evenly to both skillets and swirl to mix with oil. When foam subsides, add fish and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Carefully turn fish over and cook until opaque white in the middle and starting to brown on the bottom, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer fish to the warmed plate and loosely cover with aluminum foil. Return plates to the oven.
  • Return skillets to medium-high heat. Add butter and cook until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in parsley and lemon juice. Spoon butter sauce over fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 105.9 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 255.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

FILLET OF SOLE MEUNIèRE



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Meunière is fancy French for a brown butter sauce. So why would I take on a dish whose deliciousness is dependent on butter-the enemy of healthy people? Well, because first of all, it's not-the enemy, that is. The key to good taste and good health is moderation, which, as we know, is the key to many good things. Second, because I love a challenge-and because I know you'll love the result.

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
4 sole fillets (4 ounces each)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Nonstick cooking spray
12 ounces baby spinach
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Put the flour in a shallow dish. Season the fish with salt to taste. Dredge the fillets lightly in the flour, shaking off any excess.
  • Heat 2 large nonstick sauté pans over medium heat. When the pans are hot, spray them generously with cooking spray, and add 2 fillets to each pan. Cook until the fish is golden brown and just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the fish to a serving platter; tent it with foil to keep the fish warm.
  • Raise the heat under the sauté pans to high. Add the spinach to one sauté pan, and wipe the other one out with a paper towel. Season the spinach with salt, and cook, stirring often, until the spinach has wilted, about 3 minutes. Spoon the spinach next to the sole on the platter.
  • While the spinach is cooking, when the other pan is very hot, add the butter to it. Cook the butter, swirling the pan occasionally, until it is has browned and smells nutty, about 3 minutes.
  • While the butter is browning, place the cornstarch in a small bowl, and whisk in the lemon juice and chicken broth. When the butter is ready, whisk the chicken broth mixture into the pan. Simmer the sauce, stirring constantly, until it has thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste; stir in the parsley. Pour the sauce over the fish, and serve.
  • Fat: 44.8g (before), 10.7g (after)
  • Calories: 640 (before), 259 (after)
  • Protein: 26g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Cholesterol: 78mg
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Sodium: 512mg

Tips:

  • To ensure the fish is cooked evenly, use a thin fillet and cook it over medium heat.
  • Make sure the butter is hot enough before adding the fish, otherwise it will stick to the pan.
  • To prevent the fish from breaking, use a fish spatula and gently flip it once.
  • To make the lemon butter sauce, use fresh lemon juice and unsalted butter.
  • To add extra flavor to the sauce, add some chopped parsley or chives.
  • Serve the sole meunière immediately, garnished with lemon wedges and parsley.

Conclusion:

Sole meunière is a classic French dish that is both simple to prepare and delicious to eat. With its crispy skin, tender flesh, and flavorful lemon butter sauce, it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy seafood recipe, give sole meunière a try.

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