Learn how to prepare Pan-Fried Sole, an easy and flavorful Italian dish.

Sogliola in Padella

Pan-Fried Sole is a delightful Italian fish dish that is as easy to prepare as it is delicious to eat! This white fish doesn’t require long cooking times; in fact, it tastes best when quickly pan-fried. The fillets stay tender and juicy, while lemon and parsley enhance the flavor with a fresh, aromatic note.

In this recipe, we also show you how to clean and fillet the sole, resulting in perfect fillets ready to cook in minutes. The final touch is a parsley and lemon zest-infused oil that makes the dish even more inviting.

Discover more Italian recipes featuring sole:

• Sole with Saffron
• Sole with Butter and Sage
• Sole à la Meunière
• Rolled Sole with Cauliflower Cream
• Sole en Papillote
• Rolled Sole Fillets

Ingredients

• 4 sole fillets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Clean and fillet the sole if not already done.
2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
3. Season the sole fillets with salt and pepper.
4. Place the fillets in the pan and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden.
5. Mix lemon juice, zest, and parsley in a small bowl.
6. Drizzle the parsley-lemon mixture over the cooked fillets before serving.

Serve immediately and enjoy your Pan-Fried Sole!

Total Time

15 min

Cuisine

Italian