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Pan-Fried Dover Sole with Lemon Parsley Butter by Slmanofficial

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Pan-Fried Dover Sole with Lemon Parsley Butter by Slmanofficial

Delicate pan-seared Dover sole finished in a vibrant, citrus-forward lemon and fresh parsley butter sauce.

Serves: 2Prep: 10 minCook: 8 min

Ingredients

  • 2 dover sole fillets (skinless)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Pat the Dover sole fillets completely dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Place fillets in the pan and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until the fish is opaque and golden brown.
  4. Remove fish from the pan and set aside on a warm plate.
  5. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter to the same pan and cook over medium heat until it begins to foam and turn slightly nutty, about 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley, then immediately pour the sauce over the fish before serving.

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