How to Make Whiting Meuniere - A Step-by-Step Guide

Whiting Meuniere is a classic French dish that is both simple and elegant. This dish showcases the delicate flavor and flaky texture of whiting fish, which is lightly coated and cooked in a flavorful buttery sauce. The result is a delicious and satisfying meal that is sure to impress your family and friends.

Meuniere, which means "miller's wife" in French, refers to a cooking technique where the fish is lightly dredged in flour and then sautéed in butter. This method creates a light a...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds whiting fish fillets
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon, halved, divided
  • ¼ cup butter, divided
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon capers

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Season fish with salt and pepper and squeeze 1 lemon half over fish.
  • Heat 2 tablespoon butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat until bubbling.
  • Spread flour into a shallow bowl. Dredge fish through the flour until lightly coated on both sides.
  • Cook fish in the bubbling butter mixture, working in batches, until fish is golden on both sides and flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 10 minutes per side. Transfer cooked fish to a serving platter.
  • Increase heat under skillet to medium-high; add remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Cook and stir butter until fragrant and starting to turn brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic to brown butter and remove skillet from heat. Stir capers into garlic mixture and squeeze remaining lemon half over mixture. Pour caper sauce over cooked fish.
  • Nutrition

    457 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 177mg
    • Sodium: 417mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 45g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 136mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 841mg