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Seared Sole in Creamy Tomato Basil Sauce

Delicate flavor of sole is enhanced with an aromatic sauce made of tomato and basil.

Delicate flavor of sole is enhanced with an aromatic sauce made of tomato and basil.

Ingredients

  • 1½ T olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1½ C chopped tomatoes
  • 3 T chopped fresh basil, divided
  • ¼ C heavy cream
  • 1 t. olive oil
  • 4 (6 oz.) sole fillets
  • Salt & freshly ground pepper
  • 4 T all-purpose flour

Preparation

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté garlic until softened. Add tomatoes and cook for about 1 minute, and then add 2 T of basil and cook for another minute. Stir in cream and heat for about 2 more minutes. Keep warm.

2. Heat 1 t. oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle salt & pepper on each fillet and dredge in flour. Place on skillet and cook for about 1½ minutes on each side until fish flakes easily.

3. Place fish on a platter and pour sauce over the top. Sprinkle with remaining basil leaves.