Alaska Sole Menuiere with Browned Butter, Black Pepper and Tomatoes

Name: Alaska Sole Menuiere with Browned Butter, Black Pepper and Tomatoes
Prep time: 10
Cook time: 13
Yield: Wild Alaska Sole
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds Alaska sole (flounder) fillets, thawed and patted dry; 3 tablespoons all-purpose or gluten-free flour; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons neutral oil, divided; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 cup seeded and diced plum tomatoes; Lemon wedges

Here's a classic sole preparation with a delicious and simple twist -- a three ingredient sauce that comes together in just a few minutes.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

13 minutes

Servings

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds Alaska sole (flounder) fillets, thawed and patted dry

3 tablespoons all-purpose or gluten-free flour

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons neutral oil, divided

6 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 cup seeded and diced plum tomatoes

Lemon wedges

Step 1

Whisk together the flour and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a shallow plate. Coat the fish on one side only. Shake off excess flour and transfer fish flour-side up to a sheet pan or cutting board.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large stainless steel or well-seasoned cast iron skillet over high heat until just smoking. Add as much sole as will fit comfortably in a single layer, flour side down and cook until bottom is browned, about 2 minutes. With two spatulas, turn the fish and remove pan from the heat. Let stand until just cooked through, about 30 seconds to 1 minute longer. Remove fish to a platter, cover to keep warm and wipe out the skillet. Repeat with the remaining oil and fish. Wipe out the skillet to make the sauce.

Step 3

Heat the butter over medium high heat in the same skillet, swirling the skillet until the butter is lightly browned and smells nutty, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in 1 teaspoon black pepper and the tomatoes and cook 1 minute longer or until the tomatoes are just softened. Season with salt and spoon over the fish. Serve with lemon wedges.

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