Sole Almondine

Name: Sole Almondine
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2-4 servings.
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound sole or whitefish fillets; All-purpose flour; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 cup dry white wine, optional; Lemon wedges

This recipe was an experiment and it turned into a great hit. The almonds add so much flavor to the fish.—Marshall Simon, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Ingredients

5 tablespoons butter, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound sole or whitefish fillets
All-purpose flour
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup dry white wine, optional
Lemon wedges

Directions

In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons butter and oil over medium heat. Dip fillets in flour, then in egg. Place in skillet; cook until lightly browned and the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a platter and keep warm.
In the same skillet, melt remaining butter. Add the almonds, lemon juice, and wine if desired; heat through. Pour over fillets and garnish with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

4 ounce-weight: 318 calories, 24g fat (10g saturated fat), 146mg cholesterol, 252mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein.

Originally published as Sole Almondine in Reminisce March/April 1992

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Katih65

Jul 4, 2013

Everyone loved this dish. I can see this becoming one of the family favorites from now on :)
sfbe50

Mar 9, 2010

This is excellent! The sole was so buttery that it melted in our mouths! Yumm!!!