Sole with Pesto Cream
- Level: Intermediate
- Total: 17 min
- Prep: 5 min
- Cook: 12 min
- Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
4 sole fillets (about 5 ounces each)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup prepared basil pesto
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 cup rice, regular or instant, cooked according to package directions
Ground paprika
Directions
- Season both sides of sole with salt and black pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add sole and cook 1 to 2 minutes per side, until golden brown. In a medium bowl, whisk together heavy cream, pesto, and lemon zest. Add mixture to pan and bring to a simmer. Simmer 2 minutes, until sauce thickens. Transfer rice to a serving platter. Top the rice with fish and spoon sauce over top. Sprinkle paprika over top just before serving.
