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Sole with a Light Creamy Shrimp Sauce

Sole with a Light Creamy Shrimp Sauce

LindySez
“This recipe for Sole with a Light Creamy Shrimp Sauce is so ridiculously easy to make, and so delicious to eat, it’s perfect for family, or company, any day of the week”
4.13 from 16 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Fish & Seafood, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 336 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 5 - 6 ounce Petrale Sole filets, or other thin white fish
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • ¼ cup about all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil plus 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
  • For the Light Creamy Shrimp Sauce
  • ¼ cup finely minced shallot
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¾ cup 2% low-fat milk
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup dry white vermouth or dry white wine, or dry sherry
  • 2 - 3 tablespoons capers rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon if available
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons water or broth
  • ¼ pound pre-cooked baby bay also known as salad shrimp
  • Salt and freshly ground white works best here pepper
  • Minced fresh parsley for serving if desired

Instructions
 

  • Season the fish on both sides with salt and freshly ground pepper. Lightly dust with flour. Heat the oil and butter together in a skillet big enough to hold the fish, over medium-high heat; add the filets and cook, carefully turning once, until cooked through, about 2 - 3 minutes. Keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter over medium heat in a saucepan and add the shallot and sauté 2 - 3 minutes or until soft. Add the milk, cream, broth, and wine, bring to a simmer, then add the capers. While simmering, slowly add the mix of cornstarch and water (also called a "slurry") and stir until it comes to the sauce consistency you prefer - from thin to thick - then gently stir in the shrimp. Cook for 1 - 2 minutes, or until the shrimp are hot. Taste and adjust for seasoning. 
  • Place a serving of fish on a heated plate, spoon the sauce over and sprinkle with parsley, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 336kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 20gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 729mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6g
Keyword baby shrimp, easy fish dinner, light cream sauce, salad shrimp, sole
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