As much as we all love to cook, sometimes we just want to go into the kitchen and make a very quick, yet fresh and delicious meal, in no time.
This dish is exactly that. It is extremely easy to make and will brighten your day with its’ bright colors and Mediterranean flavors.
Although I’ve used fresh Lemon Sole here, any other firm flat fish fillet can be used instead. In case you do choose to use Lemon Sole, you will probably find it interesting to know that Lemon Sole is not a member of the Sole family, and its flavor or color have nothing to do with lemon!
I will not bore you with the lengthy explanation I read about the name’s origins, but I will tell you it is a very tasty and firm fish and it is highly recommended for such a short preparation. Try it and enjoy.
Makes: 2-4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
2 large (about 7 oz 210 grams each) Lemon Sole fillets, skinless and boneless, at room temperature
¼ cup flour
½ tsp salt
½ stick (55 grams) butter, soft
2 Tbs olive oil
1 cup assorted cherry tomatoes, cut in quarters
Juice of ½ large lemon
1 Tbs small capers
4-5 anchovy fillets
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
1. Cut the Lemon Sole fillets in half, lengthwise. Pat dry and coat the fillets in the flour. Shake off extra flour and sprinkle with salt.
2. Combine the butter and olive oil in a large pan and heat over medium-high heat, until the butter begins to foam.
3. Add the fish fillets and fry gently for about 2 minutes on each side, until the fillets are pale golden. Transfer to a warm plate and keep in a warm place.
4. Add the rest of the ingredients to the pan and mix gently with a rubber spatula, to create a pan sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until the tomatoes are warm but still keep their shape.
Taste and add salt, pepper or lemon juice, if needed. Pour on the fish and serve immediately.
Now that’s what I call GOOD fast food! Looks terrific!
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That’s the best definition!
Thank you! 🙂
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Wow Ronit…if this tastes even 1/2 as good as it looks, you’ve got a hit! Sounds delicious:)
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Thank you Nancy!
It disappeared quite quickly, so…. 🙂
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Look tasty I love fish specially sardine 🙂
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Thank you! 🙂
I love fresh sardines, but they are hard to find…
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Yeah I didn’t eat it for 4 years now …am waiting for chance to go back morocco and can eat some fresh one from my mom hands 😉
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I had stuffed ones (with fish eggs in the middle) last time I was in Israel, about a year ago. It was soooooo good! 🙂
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Did you have recipe here ?
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No, I didn’t, as I couldn’t find the fresh sardines, but it doesn’t require a recipe actually.
Maybe you know the dish yourself.
You need fresh sardines, open flat and boned. You then put stuffing on one fillet, skin side down, and cover with another open sardine, skin side up. You then flour and egg the whole thing and fry it gently on both sides.
My aunt used to make it, but this time I had it at a restaurant, and they used fish roe (the eggs) in the stuffing, which also had chopped herbs. It was all served with lemon garlic sauce and was delicious.
Here is a link to a photo of something similar:
In any case, I wish for you to be able to visit with your mom and enjoy her dishes. 🙂
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That s nice from you to take time ad write to me this information … Yes we make sardine the same way on the picture … Yeah I miss morocco hope one day visit my mom again 🙂
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It has been snowing almost all day… I’ve really appreciated the shiny colours of your recipe! And I agree, even though we love cooking sometimes we need a rest!
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We seem to think with the same patterns – I made this dish last week, when it snowed heavily (not like in Montreal, but still) around here… 🙂
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yeah! I’m really convinced that we can keep us warm not only with the heating.. the colours of your recipe did their duty perfectly!
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That was the idea and I’m really glad to know it came through. 🙂
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mmm. . it looks delicious.
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Thank you! 🙂
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This looks so gooooood!
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Thank you! 🙂
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all those spices and warm colors of your lovely food are making me drool! 🙂
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Mission accomplished! 🙂
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This dish sure fits the very quick, yet fresh and delicious meal in no time and looks good too.
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Thank you! 🙂
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I try to cook fish at least once a week and as you say it doesn’t take long to prepare. Your dish looks terrific with the tomatoes.
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Yes fish is one of the easiest and quickest dishes to prepare. I’m glad you liked this one. 🙂
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Yes, I’m going to make it with flounder…that is our local fish.
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Flounder would be perfect. I hope you’ll enjoy the result and will be happy to hear about it. Bon Apetit!:)
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A lovely dish!
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Thank you! 🙂
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Dear Ronit,
Thanks for following my blog. I am planning to make this recipe tomorrow night, it looks absolutely delicious! Thank you so much.
Kathy
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Thank you Kathy, I’m glad you liked the recipe! I hope you’ll enjoy making it and will be happy to hear about the results. 🙂
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Great, I am looking forward to it, and will reply in a couple of days♡.
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Dear Ronit, We tried the Lemon Sole with cherry tomatoes tonight, it was absolutely delicious!!!! We loved the sole. The tomatoes, capers and anchovies really added to the flavors of the sole; we loved it, and best of all, it was so easy to make. Thank you so much!
Again, Thank you!
♡♡♡
Kathy
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Hi Kathy,
Thank you for the update – I’m so please to know! 🙂
Feel free to re-blog and share.
Hope to see you here again! 🙂
Ronit
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I used your recipe the other night with kingklip. Lovely!
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So glad to hear and thank you for letting me know. 🙂
I had to google kingkip.How interesting. It reminded me of a monkfish tail.
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Same with me and tilapia. I do not know that at all. Kingklip is similar in taste to hake but much more solid and dense. Lovely fish but getting expensive here.
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I just found your site and I love what I’ve seen so far. Your seafood recipes look amazing.
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Thank you for your nice comment. I’m glad to know you liked my recipes. I will check your site soon. 🙂
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