Serves 2
Dover sole doesn’t swim off New England, but our local winter flounder works well. Fillets are easier to handle and serve than the whole fish, especially without a waiter to bone it. Use one or more large spatulas to lift and turn the fillets to keep them from breaking up.
| 4 | flounder fillets (each 4 to 6 ounces) |
| 1/4 | teaspoon salt |
| 1/4 | teaspoon pepper |
| 1/3 | cup flour |
| 4 | tablespoons butter |
| 2 | tablespoons olive oil |
| 2 | tablespoons finely chopped parsley |
| 4 | teaspoons lemon juice |
| 1/2 | teaspoon capers |
2. In a large (12 to 15 inches) skillet and a smaller one (8 inches), divide the butter. Add oil to the larger skillet and heat over medium-high heat, swirling to blend oil and butter. When the mixture begins to foam, add the fillets and cook without disturbing for 90 seconds; turn and cook the other side for 90 seconds more or until the coating is lightly browned and fish is firm to the touch. Transfer to a warm platter. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the parsley.
3. Melt the butter in the smaller skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl pan until butter begins to sputter and brown. When it reaches the color of an almond, add the lemon juice, capers, and remaining 1 tablespoon parsley. Stir vigorously with a slotted spatula for half a minute. Pour over the fish. Adapted from “Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home’’ 
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