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If you’re wondering what to serve with your sole meunière, you’ve come to the right place.

In this article, I list 39 of the most popular side dishes for sole meunière.

In a rush? Here’s the short answer.

The best dishes to serve with sole meunière are roasted fingerling potatoes, orzo rice, watermelon radish salad, steamed asparagus, cacio e pepe, and cauliflower parsnip puree. If you want to stick with the dish’s French roots, go for green beans almondine, lentil salad, or ratatouille.

Ready? Let’s jump right in.

Orzo rice

This orzo rice is an excellent starchy base for your sole meunière.

It’s cooked in a mixture of butter and stock, so it’s infused with flavor from the get go. Then it’s finished off with some fresh herbs to add a splash of color..

Psst… you can also use vermicelli noodles. But be careful – they brown faster than orzo.

Why we love this recipe: it’s great for regular weeknight meals as well as special occasions.

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Watermelon radish salad

This radish salad is almost too pretty to eat… almost!

And it tastes amazing too.

Its unique Meyer lemon vinaigrette combined with the earthy radishes creates a zesty bite that perfectly accompanies the delicate, buttery sole meunière.

Why we love this recipe: it’s a feast for your eyes and taste buds.

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Green beans almondine

Stick with the French theme and serve your sole meunière with a side of classic green beans almondine.

It’s a no-frills dish featuring blanched, crisp-tender green beans and crunchy almond slivers that nicely contrast the delicate fish.

Psst… this recipe calls for French green beans, but you can swap them for the regular variety as long as you remember to increase the cooking time.

Why we love this recipe: you can’t go wrong with a traditional recipe.

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Steamed asparagus

Give your sole meunière a nutritious boost with a serving of steamed asparagus.

Steaming is the healthiest way to cook asparagus, because it’s not submerged in water, so less of the nutrients leak out.

Psst… drizzle the spears with your sole meunière’s nutty, brown butter sauce for extra flavor.

Why we love this recipe: it’s perfect for springtime.

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Steamed asparagus
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Lentil salad

Another French option is a lentil salad.

The lentil’s warm flavor will be fabulous with your buttery fried fish, and this recipe goes the extra mile by tossing the lentils in a tangy dijon and balsamic marinade.

You’ll need French lentils for this dish – red or yellow lentils will just turn to mush.

Why we love this recipe: it’s simple and budget-friendly, but doesn’t lack flavor.

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Cauliflower parsnip puree

Mashed potatoes are always a winner. But if you’re looking for a healthier version, try this cauliflower parsnip puree.

The trick with this dish is boiling the cauliflower and parsnips in chicken broth before pureeing them with the same broth.

This method gives the puree a delicious consistency without adding cream and packs it with savory goodness.

Why we love this recipe: each guilt-free serving only has 105 calories.

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Cherry tomato confit

Confit is a French cooking method where the ingredients are cooked slowly in fat.

In this version, the cherry tomatoes are roasted in olive oil and garlic, caramelizing them and concentrating their umami flavor.

Whether you serve this confit over crostinis as an appetizer or spoon them over your sole meunière, you’re in for a treat.

Why we love this recipe: the leftover oil from this confit is great for making salad dressings.

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Smashed parmesan brussels sprouts

This recipe takes brussels sprouts to a whole new level.

The sprouts are boiled and then smashed before roasting. The smash creates loads of extra edges which crisp up wonderfully in the oven.

Psst… don’t skip the parmesan cheese – it will add even more crunch!

Why we love this recipe: it transforms an underused ingredient into something super delicious.

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Layered ratatouille

Enjoy your sole meunière with a serving of this layered ratatouille on the side for the ultimate comfort meal.

Traditional ratatouille can be labor-intensive, but not with this recipe!

Most of the work is slicing the veggies, but a mandoline slicer will help you get through the prep work faster.

Why we love this recipe: it’s an Insta-worthy.

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Sauteed mushrooms

Keep things simple with a serving of these sauteed mushrooms.

The key to this dish is the dry marsala wine that turns into a rich, caramelized sauce when cooked.

Can’t find dry marsala? Sherry, red vermouth, or brandy will also work with this recipe – but I suggest hunting down a bottle for the best results!

Why we love this recipe: it’s an impressive and elegant side that’s super easy to make.

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Roasted fingerling potatoes

Fingerling potatoes are great for roasting.

Their thin skins mean they crisp up super quickly.

And the flesh has a natural buttery flavor, so you don’t need much to make them tasty – a splash of melted butter and garlic will do the trick.

Enjoy your sole alongside these golden, fluffy spuds for a satisfying dinner.

Why we love this recipe: it’s like fries, but better!

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Cacio e pepe

If you’re looking for a simple but fancy pasta dish to go with your fish, try cacio e pepe!

It’s as easy to make as buttered noodles, but the combination of tangy pecorino and black pepper provides a more complex flavor.

Plus, it comes together in a flash, making it perfect for sole meunière, which is best when served straight out of the pan.

Why we love this recipe: you only need four ingredients.

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Mango slaw

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Let you sole shine with some mango slaw by its side (or spooned on top!).

The slaw’s sweet and tangy flavors make it a refreshing palate cleanser.

And it looks as pretty as a picture!

Psst… if you’re wondering what other fruits you can use, peaches and apples work too.

Why we love this recipe: it’s a quick 15-minute summer salad.

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The best side dishes to serve with sole meunière

Orzo rice
Watermelon radish salad
Green beans almondine
Steamed asparagus
Lentil salad
Cauliflower parsnip puree
Cherry tomato confit
Smashed parmesan brussels sprouts
Layered ratatouille
Sauteed mushrooms
Roasted fingerling potatoes
Cacio e pepe
Mango slaw