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Lemon Sole with Caper Berries

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lemon sole fillets
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 8 caper berries sliced in half

Equipment & Utensils

  • Large skillet
  • Paper towels
  • Aluminum foil

Instructions

  • Rinse and pat dry sole fillets.
  • Whisk together, salt, pepper and flour, then sprinkle over fillets until completely coated.
  • Gently tap flour to stick and shake off excess.
  • Heat oil in skillet on high, and once hot carefully add sole fillets.
  • Cook on each side for approx. 2 mins, at which time they should be golden.
  • Set sole fillets aside and tent with aluminum foil to keep warm.
  • Allow skillet to cool a little, then wipe clean with paper towels.
  • Heat skillet on high once more then add butter.
  • Just before the butter has completely melted add lemon zest and juice.
  • Lower heat to medium and stir to combine.
  • Add caper berries, and allow the berries to heat through and flavor release.

    Serving Option One

    • Lower the heat to low, then add sole fillets to skillet and pour butter sauce and capers on top. Serve immediately.

      Serving Option Two

      • Place at least one large fillet on each plate then apply a generous drizzle or two of brown butter sauce.