Today work was rough, and I'm pulling an all-nighter to get out an expedited transcript for an attorney who is going to trial next week and needs to prepare! So I didn't have much time to cook. The menu:
Sole Meuniere (I didn't have sole, so I used tilapia...)
Brussel sprouts sauteed with pancetta, mushrooms and caramelized onions
Steamed butternut squash with butter and brown sugar
Very easy meal, it can be made in 20 minutes tops. Take the fish fillet, roll it in some flour. Set aside. Throw some pancetta or bacon in a pan, precut into pieces. If it's too dry, add a little butter. Next add chopped mushrooms and chopped yellow onion. Add brussel sprouts, sliced in half. When bacon/pancetta is brown and crunchy and onions are caramelized, cover pan and reduce heat to low. Brussel sprouts take about 15 to 20 minutes to sautee until they are soft with a fork prick.
Next, steam some chunks of butternut squash. I don't need to tell you how to do that....or do I? Let me know if you need help with that. I know I shouldn't tell you this, but the microwave works fine for steaming squash! When fully cooked, slice some butter and a spoonful of brown sugar over it and let it melt.
Next, sole meuniere. Heat up another pan, add vegetable oil, just a tablespoon or so. When ready, place the floured sole on the pan and let cook until brown on each side, really all you need is just a couple minutes on each side. White fish cooks so very fast. Then place on dishes to serve. Add butter, fresh chopped parsley and lemon juice to hot pan to make the sauce. It only needs a minute or so to cook. Then pour over the fish to make a very tangy, buttery, yummy and delicate seafood meal.
I had all of these ingredients in my fridge, and it only took 20 to make this dinner! Daniel loved it! Now back to work!!!
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