Sole Florentine

Ingredients

• 3/4 lb fresh spinach
• 1 1/4 lbs sole fillets, 1/4-1/2-inch thick
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 cup whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons firm butter, divided
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• salt & pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Discard stems from spinach, rinse leaves and pat dry. Rinse fillets and pat dry.

2. 2

   Arrange 1/2 spinach in shallow baking dish. Place fillets side x side on top and cover with remaining spinach.

3. 3

   Place baking dish in microwave and cover with wax paper, cover with lid and cook on high 6-8 minutes or until sole flakes.

4. 4

   In a small pan, combine wine, cream and lemon juice. Boil rapidly until reduced to 1/4 cup. Remove from heat and with whip, beat in butter a piece at a time until sauce thickens slightly and is creamy. Add mustard and salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm.

5. 5

   Lift cover and wax paper from sole and drain off liquid. Drizzle with sauce.