Description
A simple yet elegant dish featuring grilled whole sole drizzled with a rich lemon and caper butter sauce. Light, flaky, and packed with coastal flavor, it’s a quick and show-stopping meal for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 whole sole (cleaned, about 1–1.5 lb each)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, or heat a grill pan on the stovetop.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add garlic, lemon juice, and capers. Simmer for 2–3 minutes. Stir in chopped parsley and set aside.
- Brush both sides of the sole with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Place the fish on the grill or in a fish basket. Grill each side for 5–6 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily.
- Remove from grill and spoon the warm lemon and caper butter sauce over the top.
- Transfer to a platter, garnish with additional parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- Ask your fishmonger to clean the sole for easier prep.
- Use a fish spatula to help flip and lift the delicate fish without tearing it.
- Grill lemon halves alongside for extra citrus flavor when serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whole sole with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg