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Pan Fried Sole with Lemon and Herbs Recipe

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This Pan Fried Sole with Lemon and Herbs recipe features delicate sole fillets seasoned and lightly floured, then pan-fried to a golden crisp. Served with fresh lemon wedges and parsley garnish, it’s a quick and elegant seafood dish perfect for a light and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

Fish and Seasoning

  • 4 6-ounce skinless sole fillets
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Coating and Cooking

  • ½ cup all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

Garnish and Serving

  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges, for serving
  • Fresh parsley, to garnish

Instructions

  1. Season the fish: Pat the sole fillets dry and season both sides evenly with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Then, dust each fillet with all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess flour to avoid clumps.
  2. Heat the skillet: Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and melt the butter. Wait until the butter foams and the foaming subsides before adding the fish to ensure the pan is hot enough for frying.
  3. Cook the sole: Carefully add the sole fillets to the skillet. Cook undisturbed for about 3 minutes or until the underside is golden brown. Use two wide spatulas to gently flip each fillet and cook for an additional 3 minutes on the other side. If the fillets start to brown too quickly, reduce the heat to medium to prevent burning.
  4. Serve: Transfer the cooked sole to a serving plate. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing over the fish to enhance the delicate flavors.

Notes

  • For larger batches, keep cooked fish warm on a baking sheet in a 200°F oven until all pieces are ready to serve to maintain temperature and texture.
  • Handle the sole gently as it is a very delicate fish. When flipping, using two wide spatulas helps keep the fillets intact. Alternatively, cut into smaller portions if flipping intact is difficult.
  • Lemon juice is essential to brighten and complement the fish’s subtle flavor, so don’t skip this step.
  • Flouring the fillets creates a light crust that adds a pleasant crispy texture to the tender fish.

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