Best 5 Julia Child Sole Meuniere Recipes

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**Sole Meunière: A Classic French Dish with Variations from Around the World**

Sole Meunière is a classic French dish that features pan-fried sole fillets coated in a simple, rich butter sauce. The delicate flavor of the sole is perfectly complemented by the nutty brown butter, lemon juice, and parsley. This timeless dish has been enjoyed for centuries and continues to be a favorite among seafood lovers.

This article will provide three variations of Sole Meunière, each with a unique twist. The first recipe is the classic French version, using only a few simple ingredients to allow the natural flavors of the sole to shine through. The second recipe adds a touch of sophistication with the addition of white wine and shallots. The third recipe takes a more global approach, incorporating Mediterranean flavors such as olives, tomatoes, and capers.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this article has a Sole Meunière recipe for you. So gather your ingredients, heat up your skillet, and let's embark on a culinary journey to explore the many delicious possibilities of this classic French dish.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

JULIA CHILD'S SOLE MEUNIèRE RECIPE



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Sole meunière is the second course, and probably the most memorable course, Julia Child had during her first meal in France.

Categories     Main Dish

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 to 6 skinless, boneless filets of sole
1/2 cup flour
5 to 6 tablespoons clarified butter
fresh parsley (chopped)
lemon wedges
salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons capers (optional)

Steps:

  • Layout and pat dry the fillets. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Dredge in a light coating of flour, brushing off excess with your fingers.
  • In a skillet on medium-high heat, pour in clarified butter and heat until just before browning.
  • Place filets in the pan, without overcrowding, about 3 to 4 a skillet. Brown on one side about 1 to 2 minutes, and carefully flip over to brown the other side.
  • Remove fish to platter, and if using, add capers to butter and heat for a minute. Pour capers and butter over fish.
  • Garnish with lemon and fresh parsley. Serve.

JULIA CHILD'S SOLE MEUNIERE



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recipe for Julia Child Sole Meuniere, simply made with lightly breaded fillets of sole that is served with a lemony caper butter sauce.

Provided by Samantha Ferraro

Categories     Main     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4-6 fillets of sole (boneless and skinless)
Salt and pepper (to taste)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons clarified butter (or ghee)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 lemon (juiced)
2-3 tablespoons capers
2-3 tablespoons fresh parsley (hard stems removed, leaves finely chopped)

Steps:

  • Use paper towels to pat the sole fillets dry very well and season both sides with salt and pepper. Lightly dredge fillets in flour, shaking off any excess
  • Bring a wide skillet to medium heat and add clarified butter.
  • Place fillets in, not overcrowding the pan, about 2 fillets per skillet and brown on the first side, for about 1-2 minutes. Flip over and cook on the the side for 1-2 minutes or until fish is lightly golden brown.
  • Remove fish to a platter and in the same skillet, melt butter and add capers and lemon juice. Use a spatula to scrape any bits from the bottom and reduce heat. Stir in chopped parsley.
  • Spoon lemon caper sauce over fish and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 841 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 114 g, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 449 mg, Sodium 842 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SOLE MEUNIèRE



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The dish that made Julia Child fall in love with French cuisine, sole meunière highlights the simple flavors of fresh fish, butter, lemon and parsley. Fish is the center of the dish, so using a quality fillet is important: A true English Dover sole is preferred. Clarified butter, which takes a few extra minutes to prepare, can take on heat without browning, making it ideal for pan-frying fish. A classic sole meunière is made with a bone-in fillet, but boneless sole is faster and easier. You'll find a recipe for clarified butter here. This recipe is part of The New Essentials of French Cooking, a guide to definitive dishes every modern cook should master. Buy the book.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, lunch, seafood, main course

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
6 4-ounce skinless, boneless sole or other thin fish fillets, patted dry
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground white or black pepper, to taste
4 tablespoons clarified butter
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced, at room temperature
3 tablespoons minced parsley
1 lemon, cut into wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200 degrees and place a large oven-safe plate or baking sheet inside.
  • Place flour on a large, shallow plate. Season both sides of fish fillets with salt and pepper to taste. Dredge fish in flour, shaking off excess.
  • In a 12-inch nonstick or enamel-lined skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons clarified butter until bubbling. Place half of the fish fillets in the pan and cook until just done, 2 to 3 minutes per side, then transfer to the plate or baking sheet in the oven to keep warm. Add 2 more tablespoons clarified butter to skillet and heat until bubbling, then cook remaining fillets. Wipe out the skillet.
  • Arrange the fish on a warm serving platter. Top with parsley. In reserved skillet, heat remaining 4 tablespoons unsalted butter until bubbling and golden, 1 to 2 minutes, then pour evenly over fillets. Serve immediately, with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 291, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 335 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SOLE MEUNIERE



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This recipe is inspired by the one in "Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home" (copyright Julia Child and Jacques Pepin, published by Alfred A. Knopf). Ask your fishmonger to clean the fish for you.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 whole Dover sole (about 1 pound each), trimmed, scaled, and cleaned
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons safflower oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Sole: Heat a saute pan over medium-high. Season both sides of fish with salt and pepper. Place flour in a shallow dish. Dredge each fish in flour, turning and pressing lightly to coat. Shake off excess and place on a platter.
  • Swirl half of oil and butter in pan and, when foam subsides, place 1 fish in pan, white skin-side down. Saute until browned on first side, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn fish over carefully and saute until other side is crisp and golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes more. Transfer to a serving plate.
  • Repeat with remaining oil and butter to saute remaining fish, then transfer it to another plate.
  • Beurre noisette: Sprinkle half of parsley on each fish. Heat butter in a medium saucepan over high, swirling to melt. Cook until starting to brown, then remove from heat, and, as butter darkens to a hazelnut color, toss in capers and lemon juice; swirl to combine. Pour beurre noisette over fish and serve.

JULIA'S SOLE MEUNIERE



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Perfect recipe from Julia's Kitchen Wisdom book. Do not overcook; if the fish flakes, it is overdone.

Provided by Sageca

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 sole fillets, 1/2 in thick
2 tablespoons butter
1 tespooon oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon fine flour
lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
2 tablespoons capers

Steps:

  • Season the fish with salt and pepper and turn in flour, shaking off excess.
  • -Heat 1 teaspoon butter and 1 teaspoon oil in a pan until the butter foam begins to subside. Lay in the fillets and saute for about a minute on each side, just until the fish begins to take on a light springiness to the touch. -Do not overcook; if the fish flakes, it is overdone.
  • -Remove to a hot platter and sprinkle minced fresh parsley over the fish. Rapidly wipe the pan clean with paper towels (so the flour residue will not speckle the butter to come - or use a fresh pan).
  • -Heat remaining butter in the pan, swishing it about and letting it brown lightly. Remove the pan from heat, squeeze in the juice of half a lemon, and capers before spooning the hot butter over the fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.6, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 177.2, Sodium 1613.1, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.1, Protein 41.3

Tips:

  • Use the freshest sole fillets you can find. Fresh sole fillets should be firm to the touch and have a slightly briny smell.
  • Make sure the sole fillets are dry before cooking them. Pat them dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
  • Use a nonstick skillet to cook the sole fillets. This will help prevent them from sticking to the pan and breaking apart.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet when cooking the sole fillets. Cook them in batches if necessary.
  • Cook the sole fillets over medium heat until they are golden brown and cooked through. This should take about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Serve the sole fillets immediately with your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

Julia Child's Sole Meunière is a classic French dish that is sure to impress your guests. The sole fillets are cooked to perfection and the browned butter sauce is rich and flavorful. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. Tips for making the perfect Sole Meunière: * Use fresh, high-quality sole fillets. * Make sure the sole fillets are dry before cooking them. * Use a nonstick skillet to cook the sole fillets. * Don't overcrowd the skillet when cooking the sole fillets. * Cook the sole fillets over medium heat until they are golden brown and cooked through. * Serve the sole fillets immediately with your favorite sides.

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