Sand Dabs Meunire
Elevate your seafood game with this classic Sand Dabs Meunière recipe, a French-inspired dish that pairs delicate sand dab fillets with a rich, buttery lemon-parsley sauce. Perfectly pan-fried with a light coating of seasoned flour, the fillets develop a beautiful golden crust while staying tender and flaky inside. The addition of fresh parsley, tangy lemon juice, and optional briny capers creates a vibrant meunière sauce that complements the mild flavor of the fish perfectly. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy yet elegant dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or as a showstopping centerpiece for a special meal. Serve this irresistible creation with roasted vegetables or a crisp green salad for a light, wholesome dining experience. Whether you’re a seasoned home chef or new to cooking seafood, this Sand Dabs Meunière recipe promises to be a hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Sand dab fillets
- 0.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Capers (optional)
- 4 pieces Lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
Rinse the sand dab fillets under cold water and pat them dry using paper towels. Set them aside on a plate.
In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Dredge each sand dab fillet in the seasoned flour, coating both sides evenly. Shake off any excess flour and set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter and the olive oil. Allow the butter to melt and foam slightly but not brown.
Place the floured sand dab fillets into the skillet, cooking them in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the cooked fillets from the skillet and transfer them to a plate. Keep warm.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and let it melt. Stir in the lemon juice, chopped parsley, and capers (if using). Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create the meunière sauce.
Remove the skillet from heat and spoon the sauce over the cooked sand dab fillets.
Serve immediately, garnished with lemon slices and extra parsley if desired. Pair with steamed vegetables or a light salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1257 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.9 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.5 g | 172% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 324 mg | 108% | |
| Sodium | 2843 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.7 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 79.3 g | 159% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.0 mcg | 100% | |
| Calcium | 133 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1415 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
