Nov 8, 2011

Sautéed Sole with Olives

This dish, whose topping resembles a tapenade, is wonderful served alongside roast potatoes. This recipe first appeared in our December 2011 issue along with the special feature Italian America.

Credit: Todd Coleman

SERVES 8

INGREDIENTS

⅓ cup olive oil
¼ cup pitted kalamata olives
¼ cup pitted green olives
2 tbsp. finely chopped parsley
1 tbsp. finely chopped garlic
1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
2 tsp. capers, rinsed
2 anchovy filets
1 tomato, cored and chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
8 4-oz. fillets sole or flounder

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine 2 tbsp. oil, olives, parsley, garlic, vinegar, capers, anchovies, tomato, and salt and pepper in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped; set tapenade aside. Heat remaining oil in a 12″ skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add sole; cook, turning once, until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Top each fillet with tapenade before serving.