Fish Meuniere with Capers

Elevate your seafood dinner with the timeless elegance of Fish Meunière with Capers. This classic French dish features tender white fish fillets—such as sole, cod, or flounder—lightly dredged in seasoned flour and pan-seared to golden perfection. Finished with a luscious brown butter sauce infused with bright lemon juice and briny capers, this recipe is a harmonious balance of rich, zesty, and savory flavors. Topped with fresh parsley and served with lemon wedges, it’s a simple yet sophisticated meal ready in just 25 minutes. Perfect for date nights or dinner parties, this versatile dish pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, buttery mashed potatoes, or a crisp side salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 fillets White fish fillets (such as sole, cod, or flounder)
• 0.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Capers
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 4 wedges Lemon wedges (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

Step 2

In a shallow dish, mix the all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Lightly dredge each fish fillet in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and the olive oil over medium heat until the butter is melted and foamy.

Step 5

Carefully lay the fish fillets in the skillet. Depending on the size of your pan, cook in batches if necessary to avoid crowding the pan.

Step 6

Cook the fillets for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. The fish should flake easily with a fork. Transfer the cooked fillets to a plate and keep warm.

Step 7

Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel and reduce the heat to low. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet.

Step 8

Once the butter is melted and begins to turn a light golden brown (be careful not to burn it), stir in the lemon juice and capers.

Step 9

Let the sauce simmer for 1 minute, then pour it over the cooked fish fillets.

Step 10

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	136.9 grams (136.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	38

Total Fat 0.50g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.10g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2771mg	120%
Total Carbohydrate 11.20g	4%
Dietary Fiber 3.60g	13%
Total Sugars 4.30g
Protein 1.50g	3%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 62mg	5%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 298mg	6%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 8.1%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 81.0%