French · Dinner

Sole with Herbs

Thin sole fillets pan-cooked in olive oil and finished with lemon juice, parsley, chives and tarragon. Four servings in 13 minutes.

Not yet ratedThis recipe has no ratings yet 13 min total Serves 4 servings Easy
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What Goes With It

  • Steamed white rice
  • Steamed green beans
  • A cucumber and lemon salad

How to Make Sole with Herbs

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  1. Pat the sole dry and season with the pepper.

  2. Heat half the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook two fillets for 2 minutes a side, until opaque. Lift them onto a warm plate and repeat with the remaining oil and fillets.

  3. Take the pan off the heat. Add the lemon juice, parsley, chives and tarragon to the pan and swirl for 15 seconds.

  4. Spoon the herb juices over the fish and serve at once.

Notes From the Method

Do not crowd the pan; thin fillets steam if they overlap.

Chop the herbs just before they go in so that they keep their colour.

Use a wide spatula to turn each fillet in one go.

Storing and Reheating

Best eaten at once. Keeps in the fridge for up to 1 day; reheat gently, covered.

Common Questions

How long does Sole with Herbs take to make?

About 13 minutes in total — 5 minutes of preparation and 8 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.

What are the key tips for making Sole with Herbs?

Do not crowd the pan; thin fillets steam if they overlap. Chop the herbs just before they go in so that they keep their colour. Use a wide spatula to turn each fillet in one go.

What should I serve with Sole with Herbs?

Steamed white rice; Steamed green beans; A cucumber and lemon salad.

How should Sole with Herbs be stored?

Best eaten at once. Keeps in the fridge for up to 1 day; reheat gently, covered.

Is Sole with Herbs suitable for a special diet?

This recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free, kidney-friendly, low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.

How many calories are in Sole with Herbs?

About 149 kcal per serving, with 25 g protein, 1 g carbohydrate and 5 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.

Nutrition per Serving

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.

149Calories
25gProtein
1gCarbs
5gFat
0gFibre
0gSugar
110mgSodium
450mgPotassium
250mgPhosphorus

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