Sole Meunière is an exquisite French classic, celebrated for its
delicate yet vibrant flavors and timeless elegance. This dish epitomizes
the art of French cuisine with its simple preparation, showcasing the
purity and freshness of the main ingredient - dover sole. Bathed in
luscious brown butter and served with lemon, Sole Meunière strikes a
harmonious balance between richness and zesty brightness, making it a
culinary masterpiece. It has been said it was this dish that caused
Julia Child to fall in love with French cuisine.
Ingredients
¼ cup all-purpose flour
4 dover sole fillets, patted dry
salt and pepper, to taste
4 Tablespoons clarified butter, divided
2 Tablespoons minced parsley
1 lemon, cut into wedges, for serving
Directions
Season both sides of
sole with salt and pepper.
Place flour in a
shallow bowl or plate.
Dredge each fillet
in flour. Shake each fillet to remove excess flour.
Heat 2 Tablespoons of butter in a large pan over medium-high heat until bubbling.
Working in batches,
place fillets in the pan for about 2-3 minutes per side until cooked.
Wipe the pan clean,
add the remaining butter, and heat until melted and bubbling.
Pour the melted
butter over fillets and top with parsley.
