
Classic Sole Meunière with Herb-Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Lemony Green Beans Amandine
5.0
(1 reviews)
20min
45min
4
485
Chef's Note
The key to perfect sole meunière is cooking the fish quickly over medium-high heat and achieving that nutty brown butter. Make sure your pan is hot before adding the fish, and watch the butter carefully when browning - it should turn amber but not burn.
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Ingredients
1.5 pounds sole fillets
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 whole fresh lemon
1/4 cup fresh parsley
2 tablespoons capers
1.5 pounds fingerling potatoes
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
4 sprigs fresh thyme
3 cloves garlic
1 pound green beans
1/3 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Wash 1.5 pounds fingerling potatoes, pat dry, and cut any large ones in half lengthwise so they're all roughly the same size.
- 3
Place potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- 4
Strip leaves from 2 sprigs rosemary and 2 sprigs thyme. Finely chop and sprinkle over potatoes.
- 5
Peel and mince 2 garlic cloves and sprinkle over potatoes. Toss everything to coat evenly.
- 6
Arrange potatoes cut-side down in a single layer and roast for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and tender when pierced with a fork.
- 7
While potatoes are roasting, prepare the green beans. Wash 1 pound green beans and trim the ends.
- 8
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and blanch for 3-4 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
- 9
Drain beans and immediately plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cool, drain again and pat dry.
- 10
Zest and juice 1 lemon, setting aside separately. Cut the second lemon into wedges for serving.
- 11
Wash and finely chop 1/4 cup fresh parsley.
- 12
Rinse 2 tablespoons capers and pat dry.
- 13
Combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper on a large plate.
- 14
Pat 1.5 pounds sole fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
- 15
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/3 cup sliced almonds and toast, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- 16
When potatoes have about 15 minutes left, prepare the sole. Dredge each fillet in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- 17
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter is foaming.
- 18
Add sole fillets (working in batches if needed) and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a warm platter and cover loosely with foil.
- 19
In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons butter and cook until it begins to brown and smells nutty, about 2-3 minutes.
- 20
Add capers and 2 tablespoons lemon juice to the brown butter, swirling the pan (be careful, it may splatter). Cook for 30 seconds.
- 21
Pour the brown butter sauce over the sole fillets and sprinkle with half the chopped parsley.
- 22
In another skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add the remaining minced garlic clove and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 23
Add the blanched green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- 24
Stir in the toasted almonds, remaining lemon zest, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and remaining parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 25
Serve the sole immediately with the herb-roasted fingerling potatoes and green beans amandine. Garnish with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
485
32g
42g
22g
Reviews (1)
Danielle D.
1/17/20265/5
Absolutely unbelievable meal. This might be one of my favourite dishes of all time. Classic French meal and all three components were delightful.