Sole Meunière
French · Western Europe
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STOVETOP
8/10
Pan-fried sole in brown butter with lemon and parsley — French cooking's elegant simplicity.
Why It Works
Brown butter (beurre noisette) provides nutty depth; flour coating creates golden crust.
Key Ingredients
sole fillets
butter
lemon
parsley
flour
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