Learn to make this classic French dish that has been enjoyed for hundreds of years at home
It’s the dish that reportedly made legendary chef Julia Child fall in love with French cuisine. Sole meuniere is comprised of a lightly floured sole cooked in olive oil and served with parsley butter. It’s usually served with a side of new potatoes and petit pois.
Sole meuniere has been enjoyed in France for hundreds of years, and is said to have been one of the favourite dishes of King Louis XIV. The word 'meunière' means "miller's wife", and refers to the fact that the fish is coated in flour before cooking.
Now, Marks & Spencer has joined forces with celebrity cook Ili Sulaiman to inspire your kitchen experience. They present an easy recipe for this classic, made with ingredients from the M&S Summer food range.
“It’s perfect for any summer get-together!” Ili enthuses.
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Sole Meunière with New Potatoes and Peas in Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe
Serves 6
INGREDIENTS
Two frozen lightly dusted dover sole
For the Lemon Butter sauce
- 4 - 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
- 60g butter
- One shallot chopped finely
- One garlic chopped finely
- Two tablespoons frozen chopped parsley
For the Vegetables
- 1 cup frozen British petit pois
- 200g small new potatoes
- 2 tablespoon salt
- Enough water to boil potatoes
For the Garnish
- Fresh garden salad leaves
- Honey dijon mustard dressing
- Lemon wedges