Sole Meuniere With Rice Pilaf Recipe

Name: Sole Meuniere With Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 small onion, finely chopped; Kosher salt, freshly ground white pepper; freshly ground white pepper; 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice; 1 bay leaf; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces; Fleur de sel; 1 cup plus 4 tablespoons (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter; 1/3 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; Kosher salt, freshly ground white pepper; freshly ground white pepper; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 4 skinless Dover or lemon sole fillets; 4 tablespoons clarified butter or ghee; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley; 2 lemons, halved

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
Kosher salt, freshly ground white pepper
freshly ground white pepper
1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
1 bay leaf
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Fleur de sel
1 cup plus 4 tablespoons (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt, freshly ground white pepper
freshly ground white pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 skinless Dover or lemon sole fillets
4 tablespoons clarified butter or ghee
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
2 lemons, halved

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F. Heat oil in a medium ovenproof saucepan over medium. Add onion, season with kosher salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent and softened, 5-8 minutes. Add rice and stir to coat; cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add bay leaf and 3 cups water; season with kosher salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer. Cover and bake in oven until rice is tender and water is absorbed, 15-20 minutes.
2
Remove rice from oven and let sit 5 minutes, then gently fluff with a fork. Top with butter; let it melt into rice, then sprinkle with fleur de sel.
3
Cook 1 cup unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium, stirring often, until butter foams, then browns, 5-8 minutes. Remove from heat and slowly add cream (it will foam up slightly). Return to medium heat and cook, stirring often, until cream browns (mixture will go from pale beige to a deep caramel color), 5-8 minutes. At this point, sauce will look broken and grainy, but it will come back together. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and 1/2 cup water. Cut 2 tablespoons unsalted butter into small pieces. Whisking constantly, add butter a piece at a time, incorporating completely before adding the next piece, until sauce is glossy; season with salt and pepper. Keep sauce warm while you cook the fish.
4
Place flour in a shallow baking dish. Season sole with salt and pepper, then dredge both sides of fillets in flour, shaking off excess.
5
Heat clarified butter in a large skillet over medium-high until smoking. Carefully add fillets and cook until underside is golden brown, about 2 minutes. Gently turn fillets and cook until golden brown on the other side, about 1 minute. Add remaining 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and cook a minute or so until brown. Remove skillet from heat and, using a large spoon, baste fish with butter for a minute or two to finish cooking.
6
Transfer sole to a platter. Spoon lemon cream sauce over; top with parsley. Serve with rice pilaf and lemon halves alongside.

1155

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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.

My Personal Notes

Saved locally in your browser — visible only to you.

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 small onion, finely chopped, Kosher salt, freshly ground white pepper, freshly ground white pepper, and more.

Yes, Sole Meuniere With Rice Pilaf falls under the General 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sole Meuniere With Rice Pilaf

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions