Sole with butter and sage

Name: Sole with butter and sage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Butter &frac23; cup; Type 00 flour to taste; Sage 12 leaves; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; Sole medium 4

511

Calories per serving

Energy Kcal 511
Carbohydrates g 13
of which sugars g 3.5
Protein g 35.8
Fats g 35.1
of which saturated fat g 18.64
Fiber g 1.5
Cholesterol mg 144
Sodium mg 439

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Golden color and crispy edges set this sole recipe apart, since family dinners or special gatherings really shine with the gentle, flaky appeal of pan-fried sole. Light but deeply satisfying, every bite offers classic seafood taste thanks to the tender fish and the distinctive mild flavor that works so well for home cooks (especially those wanting quick but DELICIOUS fish dishes for busy nights). Serving sole recipe with butter and sage creates a cozy, familiar experience that both kids and adults call comforting. Where the breaded fish crunch meets warm, herby notes, there’s a simple joy—one that just looks so nice by itself on a plate or alongside easy favorites like rice, roasted veggies, or potatoes. Home cooks count on the easygoing confidence this sole recipe brings, knowing every meal will be reliably great and the golden, pretty result always draws compliments (even from picky eaters who usually skip fish).

Weeknight salads, weekend spreads, or simple seafood meal prep often feel extra special when Dover sole gets the lead, since its soft but satisfying texture and subtle taste layer well with nearly anything you’d pair with fish dishes. This dish meets the needs of busy families who want classic flavors without fuss, letting that buttery butter and sage richness do most of the work. Serve plain for a lighter meal or load up with lemon and fresh herbs…either way, the flexibility keeps everyone happy. SUPREMELY family-friendly—nice to see on a table plus so easy to adapt if you’re feeding a crowd or just two. Although it’s definitely fancy enough for guests, this sole recipe stays a weeknight regular because it’s reliable and comforting (exactly the qualities most home cooks and regular bakers want in their family recipes). If you need classic, dependable, and crowd-pleasing easy fish recipes, this one always delivers—no overthinking, just really good, satisfying food.

How to prepare Sole with butter and sage

To prepare the sole with butter and sage, start by cleaning the soles: clean, skin, and wash the soles, then let them drain and gently pat them dry (for more details on cleaning sole, you can view the cooking school sheet by clicking here). Thoroughly flour the soles on both sides and place them on a plate (1-2). In a non-stick pan, melt the butter over low heat and add the sage leaves 3,

then place the soles into the pan (4-5) and let them brown for 3-4 minutes on each side, being careful not to break them when turning them in the pan (if you don't have a sufficiently large pan to cook 4 soles simultaneously, we recommend doing it in two batches). If you notice that the sage leaves are coloring too much during cooking, tending to turn a brownish color, remove them from the heat and set them aside: they will be used to garnish the fish at the end of the preparation. Once cooked, adjust with salt and, if you like, add freshly ground pepper, then place the soles on a serving dish and garnish with sage leaves and melted butter. The sole with butter and sage is ready 6, serve it and enjoy it immediately.

Storage

It is advisable to consume the sole with butter and sage immediately. If necessary, you can still store the soles in the refrigerator for 1 day, closed in an airtight container.

Advice

To prevent the butter from burning easily during cooking, you can "clarify" it: melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat and then, as soon as bubbles and a film start to form on the surface, remove them with a skimmer or a spoon. At this point, the butter is clarified and you can use it to cook the soles (for more information on the process of clarifying butter and its uses click here).

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Sole with butter and sage

PRESENTATION

How to prepare Sole with butter and sage

Storage

Advice

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