Sole Almondine
Use sole, flounder or tilapia for this simplistic fish dinner. Very few ingredients are required for this quick and easy meal.
Equipment
- 1 knife
- 1 measuring cup
- Measuring spoons
- 1 bowl or baking dish for soaking the fish
- 1 colander
- Paper towels
- 1 skillet
- 1 Large spoon
- 1 flat spatula
Ingredients
- 4-6 sole filets, flounder or tilapia
- 4-6 Tbsp. butter
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup slivered almonds toasted
- Fresh herbs chopped
- 2 lemons one juiced and one cut in wedges
Instructions
- Soak the fish in milk for at least 30 minutes to remove any fishy odor or flavor.
- Drain and rinse well. Set aside.
- Pat the fish dry with a paper towel and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Add the slivered almonds until they are golden brown.
- Remove from the skillet and place in a bowl with whatever butter is left in the pan.
- Melt 2 more tablespoons of butter in the microwave.
- Stir in the lemon juice and pour the mixture into the bowl with the almonds.
- Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel.
- Pour the melted butter into the pan.
- Fry the fish in the butter on each side until it is done.
- Pour the almond mixture over the fish and heat through.
- Top with the herb mixture.
- Serve hot with extra wedges of lemon.