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Lemon Garlic Sole Recipe

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This delicious healthy baked sole recipe with lemon and garlic is ready in just a few minutes!

Sole is a delicious, delicate fish that's easy to cook.

Baked lemon garlic sole fillets on a white plate.

This recipe is very similar to Sole Meunière but with olive oil instead of butter. This baked white fish recipe couldn't be simpler and it's a flavorful, healthy meal.

Broiling sole is a great way to cook it quickly while locking in tenderness.

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Ingredients

Here's what you'll need to make this healthy sole recipe.

Sole fillets, salt and pepper, garlic, half a lemon, parsley, and olive oil.
  • Fresh sole fillets
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil 
  • Garlic Cloves
  • Chopped Fresh Parsley
  • Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
  • Sea Salt
  • Ground Black Pepper

See the recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Preheat oven broiler on high.

Pat the fish fillets dry with a paper towel.

In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, grated garlic, chopped parsley, and lemon juice. Stir till combined.

The sauce for the sole in a small glass bowl.

Place the fish on a parchment lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Sole fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet.

Brush on the olive oil lemon juice mixture. 

The sole fillets on a baking sheet topped with the lemon parsley sauce.

Broil the fish on high for 3 to 4 minutes or until the fish reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F on an instant read thermometer. 

Serve immediately with optional lemon wedges or lemon zest.

Roasted sole after coming out of the oven.

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Substitutions & Variations

Want to make some changes to this recipe? Here are some optional variations.

  • Herbs - swap the parsley for tarragon or use it in addition to the parsley.
  • Spices - if you'd like to add a little heat to this recipe, sprinkle on a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder.
  • Capers - feel free to add a tablespoon of capers to the olive oil sauce if you'd like a more classic dish.
Baked lemon garlic sole fillets on a white plate.

What to Serve with Sole Fish

Sole pairs well with salads or simple roasted vegetable dishes. It's also great with a glass of white wine!

Storage

You can save the cooked sole for up to 3 days in the refrigerator when stored in an airtight container.

Tips for Making this Recipe

Cooking Tips - Because you are broiling the sole on high, it will cook very quickly! Keep an eye on it and after the 2 ½ minute mark keep the oven light on to make sure it doesn't burn.

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Yield: 2 to 3 servings

Lemon Garlic Sole

Three baked sole fillets on a white plate.

This fantastic flavorful lemon sole recipe is an easy-to-make healthy dish.

Prep Time 6 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound of sole fillets
  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated (or minced)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven broiler on high.
  2. Pat the fish fillets dry with a paper towel.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, grated garlic, chopped parsley, and lemon juice. Stir till combined.
  4. Place the fish on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper then brush on the olive oil lemon juice mixture. 
  5. Broil the fish on high for 3 to 4 minutes or until the fish reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. 

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 293Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 1355mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 35g
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