" Huge lemons, cut in slices, would sink like setting suns into the dusky sea, softly illuminating it with their radiating membranes, and its clear, smooth surface aquiver from the rising bitter essence." ~ Rainer Maria Rilke (1875-1926) * __________________________ *Visit the Rainer Maria Rilke Archive below for a fine selection of his poetry & quotations. http://www.geocities.com/renate_h/ _____________________ ____________________ LEMON PEPPER SOLE WITH CAPERS ~ delicious with steamed asparagus & rice *** 2 pounds sole filets or whole sole 1/2 cup unbleached flour lemon zest cracked pepper 3-4 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter 1/2-1 tsp. minced garlic 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp. capers 1-2 Tbsp. fresh minced parsley or chives Combine flour & seasonings. Pat fillets dry and coat with flour mixture, shaking off excess. Heat olive oil in pan and carefully saute sole for 2-3 minutes on each side, until browned. Turn heat down if necessary...
( musings of a 'HO-HUM HOUSEWIFE' )