Fried Sole with Mustard and Lemon

Fried Sole with Mustard and Lemon is a medium French recipe that serves 4. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by Chef Michel Dumas on YouTube.

Prep: 20 min | Cook: 13 min | Total: 43 min

Cost: $18.15 total, $4.54 per serving

Ingredients

  • 4 pieces Wild sole fillets (Approximately 150 g each, skin removed)
  • 100 g All-purpose flour (For the first coating)
  • 2 units Eggs (Lightly beaten)
  • 150 g Fine breadcrumbs (For the final breading)
  • 1 tbsp Cayenne (spice) (Slightly spicy, adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp Salt (To season the breading)
  • 500 ml Vegetable oil (sunflower or rapeseed) (For frying, temperature 180 °C)
  • 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard (For the dip)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice (For the sauce and to drizzle over the fish)
  • 1 unit Lemon (Cut into wedges for garnish)
  • 30 g Mini cabbage sprouts (For the garnish)
  • 30 g Mini broccoli sprouts (For the garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the mustard sauce

    In a bowl, mix the mustard, lemon juice, one egg and a pinch of salt. Whisk until smooth.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Mix the spices for the breading

    In a small bowl, combine the cayenne, salt and breadcrumbs. Mix well to distribute the spice evenly.

    Time: PT2M

  3. Prepare the coating stations

    Set out three plates: 1) flour, 2) beaten eggs, 3) breadcrumb‑spice mixture. Keep them near the work surface.

    Time: PT3M

  4. Season the sole fillets

    Rinse the fillets under cold water, pat dry with paper towels, then lightly sprinkle with salt.

    Time: PT5M

  5. Coat the fillets

    Dredge each fillet in flour, tap off excess, dip in beaten eggs, then roll in the breadcrumb‑cayenne mixture until fully covered.

    Time: PT5M

  6. Heat the oil

    Pour the oil into the pan, heat to 180 °C (use a thermometer).

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: 180°C

  7. Fry the sole fillets

    Place one fillet at a time into the hot oil. Fry 1 min 30 s on one side, flip, then 30 s on the other side. Repeat for each fillet.

    Time: PT8M

    Temperature: 180°C

  8. Drain and keep warm

    Remove the fried fillets, place on paper towels, then set on a warm tray (or in a 80 °C oven) while you finish cooking the others).

    Time: PT2M

    Temperature: 80°C

  9. Filter the used oil

    When cooking is finished, let the oil cool slightly then filter it using an oil filter for reuse or disposal.

    Time: PT3M

  10. Plating

    Arrange the mini cabbage and broccoli sprouts on the plate, add lemon wedges, place the fried sole fillets, and serve with the mustard‑lemon sauce.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
250
Protein
20 g
Carbohydrates
15 g
Fat
12 g
Fiber
1 g

Dietary info: Pescatarian, Contains gluten, Contains egg, low-carb, low-calorie

Allergens: Fish, Egg, Mustard, Gluten

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Fried Sole with Mustard and Lemon

Recipe by Chef Michel Dumas

Wild sole fillets, breaded, fried at 180 °C, served with a creamy mustard, egg and lemon sauce. A simple preparation but full of flavor thanks to a pinch of cayenne and perfect crispiness.

MediumFrenchServes 4

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Source Video
30m
Prep
13m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
53m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$18.15
Total cost
$4.54
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Mix the mustard sauce without curdling the egg
  • Ensure an even breading (flour → egg → breadcrumbs)
  • Maintain the oil at 180 °C throughout frying

Safety Warnings

  • Frying oil reaches 180 °C; handle with care to avoid burns.
  • Use kitchen gloves when filtering hot oil.
  • Never leave the oil unattended.

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