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.
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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Pat the sole dry and season with the pepper.
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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.
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Take the pan off the heat. Add the lemon juice, parsley, chives and tarragon to the pan and swirl for 15 seconds.
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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.
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