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Almond-Crusted French Sole Meunière with Lemon Butter Sauce

Name: Almond-Crusted French Sole Meunière with Lemon Butter Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Sole fillets, 4, skinless and boneless; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste; Almonds, 2 cups, finely chopped; All-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons; Eggs, 2, beaten; Unsalted butter, ½ cup; Fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons; Lemon zest, 2 teaspoons; Fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons, chopped; Salt, to taste; Olive oil, 3 tablespoons; Unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons

This elegant dish marries flaky fish with a nutty crust, enhanced by a luxurious lemon butter sauce.

4.7(957 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 3, 2025

Almond-Crusted French Sole Meunière with Lemon Butter Sauce — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

25 min

Cook

1 h 15 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Sole

For the Lemon Butter Sauce

For Cooking

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 934 kcal
Protein: 42 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Fat: 83.75 g
Fiber: 4.75 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3735 kcal
Protein: 168 g
Carbs: 54 g
Fat: 335 g
Fiber: 19 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Sole fillets 4, skinless and boneless	520	112	0	3	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Black pepper freshly ground, to taste	3	0	1	0	1
Almonds 2 cups, finely chopped	1320	48	48	120	16
All-purpose flour 2 tablespoons	60	2	12	0	0
Eggs 2, beaten	140	12	0	10	0
Unsalted butter ½ cup	810	0	0	92	0
Fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons	10	0	4	0	0
Lemon zest 2 teaspoons	2	0	1	0	0
Fresh parsley 2 tablespoons, chopped	1	0	0	0	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Olive oil 3 tablespoons	360	0	0	40	0
Unsalted butter 2 tablespoons	509	0	0	68	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Prepping the Sole

1
Season the sole
Season the sole fillets with salt and pepper.
2
Combine almonds and flour
Combine chopped almonds with flour in a shallow dish.
Tip: Ensure almonds are finely chopped for better adherence.
3
Coat the fillets
Dip each fillet into the beaten eggs, then coat with the almond mixture.
Tip: Chill the coated sole for 10 minutes to help the crust set.

Preparing the Lemon Butter Sauce

1
Melt the butter
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add lemon
Stir in lemon juice and zest, allowing the flavors to meld.
3
Finish sauce
Add chopped parsley and a pinch of salt, then remove from heat.

How to Make Almond-Crusted French Sole Meunière with Lemon Butter Sauce

Total time: 1 h 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Cooking the Sole
Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook fillets for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
2
Finishing the Fish
Spoon warm lemon butter sauce over cooked fillets just before serving.
3
Resting
Allow the fish to rest for 2-3 minutes after cooking before plating.