Crispy Pan Fried Sole with Homemade Tartar Sauce

Name: Crispy Pan Fried Sole with Homemade Tartar Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole Dill Pickles, Chopped; 1 cup Mayonnaise; 2 Tablespoons Sour Cream; 1/2 whole Lemon, Juiced; Freshly Ground Pepper, to taste; 4 whole Sole Fillets; 1 cup Flour; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 2 whole Eggs; 1 Tablespoon Water; 2- 1/2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs; 4 Tablespoons Canola Oil, More Or Less As Needed For Frying The Fish; Extra Lemon Wedges For Serving

Servings: persons

2 whole Dill Pickles, Chopped
1 cup Mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons Sour Cream
1/2 whole Lemon, Juiced
Freshly Ground Pepper, to taste
4 whole Sole Fillets
1 cup Flour
Salt And Pepper, to taste
2 whole Eggs
1 Tablespoon Water
2- 1/2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs
4 Tablespoons Canola Oil, More Or Less As Needed For Frying The Fish
Extra Lemon Wedges For Serving

1
Mix all of the tartar sauce ingredients in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
2
Rinse the sole fillets and then dry with a paper towel.
3
Pour the flour into a shallow dish and season with salt and pepper.
4
In another shallow dish beat together the eggs and water.
5
And in one last dish pour the panko bread crumbs.
6
Coat each fillet in the seasoned flour first, then dip in the egg wash and finish with the panko crumbs.
7
Set the coated fish on a plate until ready to fry.
8
Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add two tablespoons canola oil.
9
Once the oil is hot, pan fry the fillets until crispy and golden, seasoning with salt and pepper on both sides, about 1-2 minutes per side.
10
You will have to add more oil as needed when you add the next fillets.
11
When cooked set aside on a paper towel to absorb the excess oil.
12
Serve with a big spoonful of the tartar sauce and a spritz of lemon.
13
Enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole Dill Pickles, Chopped, 1 cup Mayonnaise, 2 Tablespoons Sour Cream, 1/2 whole Lemon, Juiced, and more.

Yes, Crispy Pan Fried Sole with Homemade Tartar Sauce falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!