FraidKnot
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A number of years ago I and a few others were taken out to dinner by a co-worker who was in town for a training session. He took us to a place that served wonderful sole piccata. Sole is a very delicate fish but when treated properly is to die for
1-1/2 lb. sole fillets
1/4 c. dried breadcrumbs
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 Tbs. butter
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 Tbs. white wine
juice of one small lemon
1 Tbs. capers
Sprinkle breadcrumbs on a sheet of waxed paper. Turn the fillets on waxed paper to lightly coat with crumbs. In a large skillet melt the butter in oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add sole and cook to a light golden brown on each side (be careful when turning it as sole is delicate - use a wide spatula!).
Remove sole to a platter and hold in a warm oven. Add wine to pan to deglaze, stirring to blend well. Squeeze in the juice of one lemon and stir until blended. If the sauce needs thickened add a slurry of 1 Tbs. cornstarch dissolved in 1/2-1 Tbs. cold water. Add the drained capers and heat through. Spoon the sauce over the sole and serve immediately.
This is good accompanied by simple fettucini and a nice green such as steamed spinach, although I'm not sure about fresh spinach these days unless you don't live in or have to buy California spinach!
Fraidy
1-1/2 lb. sole fillets
1/4 c. dried breadcrumbs
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 Tbs. butter
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 Tbs. white wine
juice of one small lemon
1 Tbs. capers
Sprinkle breadcrumbs on a sheet of waxed paper. Turn the fillets on waxed paper to lightly coat with crumbs. In a large skillet melt the butter in oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add sole and cook to a light golden brown on each side (be careful when turning it as sole is delicate - use a wide spatula!).
Remove sole to a platter and hold in a warm oven. Add wine to pan to deglaze, stirring to blend well. Squeeze in the juice of one lemon and stir until blended. If the sauce needs thickened add a slurry of 1 Tbs. cornstarch dissolved in 1/2-1 Tbs. cold water. Add the drained capers and heat through. Spoon the sauce over the sole and serve immediately.
This is good accompanied by simple fettucini and a nice green such as steamed spinach, although I'm not sure about fresh spinach these days unless you don't live in or have to buy California spinach!
Fraidy