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Meunière simply means 'in the style of the miller's wife,' referring to the light dusting of flour the fish is coated in before it hits the pan - just enough to help it brown without masking the fish's own delicate flavor. Butter cooked until it turns a deep nutty brown, then finished with lemon juice, is the whole sauce; nothing about this classic French preparation needs to be complicated.
Prep Time
10 min
Per serving
320kcal
Calories
28g
Protein
8g
Carbs
20
Cook Time
12 min
Servings
2 people
Difficulty
medium
Fat
1g
Sugar
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Pat the sole fillets completely dry with paper towels.
Spread the flour on a plate and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Dredge each fillet lightly in the flour, shaking off any excess.
Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until foaming.
Add the fillets, working in batches if needed, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden and just cooked through. Transfer to a warm plate.
Wipe out the skillet and add the remaining butter over medium heat. Cook, swirling occasionally, for 2-3 minutes, until the butter turns a deep golden-brown and smells nutty.
Immediately remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and capers - the sauce will bubble and foam briefly.
Pour the brown butter sauce over the fish and garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Watch the Butter Closely: Brown butter can go from perfectly nutty to burnt within seconds, so stay at the stove and remove it from the heat the moment it turns deep golden and smells fragrant. Dust the Fish Lightly: A thin, even coating of flour is all that's needed to help the fish brown - too much flour creates a thick, gummy crust that overwhelms the delicate fish. Cook the Fish in Batches If Needed: Overcrowding the pan drops its temperature and prevents proper browning, so work in smaller batches for the best golden crust.
It translates to 'in the style of the miller's wife,' referring to the light flour dusting the fish receives before cooking - a nod to the flour a miller's household would have had readily on hand.
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