Seared Sole With Lime Sauce Recipe

Name: Seared Sole With Lime Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons Asian fish sauce; 1 1/2 tablespoons palm sugar or packed light brown sugar; 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro; 6 fresh red Thai bird chiles, minced (seeded for less heat); 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper; Four 7-ounce skinless sole fillets, preferably grey sole; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons palm sugar or packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
6 fresh red Thai bird chiles, minced (seeded for less heat)
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Four 7-ounce skinless sole fillets, preferably grey sole
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1
In a small saucepan, stir the fish sauce and sugar over high heat until the sugar dissolves, about 1 minute.
2
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cilantro, chiles, garlic, lime juice and crushed red pepper.
3
Heat a large skillet until hot.
4
Season the sole with salt and black pepper.
5
Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil to the skillet and swirl to coat the bottom.
6
Add 2 of the fillets and cook over high heat until lightly browned outside and just white throughout, 1 to 2 minutes per side; transfer to plates.
7
Wipe out the skillet and repeat with the remaining olive oil and sole.
8
Pour the lime sauce on the sole and serve.

383

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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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons Asian fish sauce, 1 1/2 tablespoons palm sugar or packed light brown sugar, 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro, 6 fresh red Thai bird chiles, minced (seeded for less heat), and more.

Yes, Seared Sole With Lime Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Seared Sole With Lime Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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