Pan-Seared Lemon-Caper Sole with Roasted Broccolini & Baby Potatoes

Enjoy a flavorful, keto-friendly dinner featuring delicate sole fillets quickly cooked in the air fryer, served with zesty lemon-caper sauce and crisp broccolini. This meal comes together in under 20 minutes for an easy, healthy weeknight option.

⏱️ 18 minutes
👥 4 servings
🔥 260 calories
Pan-Seared Lemon-Caper Sole with Roasted Broccolini & Baby Potatoes
Ingredients
  • 4 4-oz pieces sole fillets
  • 12 oz broccolini
  • 8 oz baby potatoes (optional, for non-keto)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp capers, drained
  • 1 whole lemon, juiced and zested
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
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Instructions

1

Toss broccolini (and baby potatoes if using) with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place in air fryer basket.

2

Air-fry broccolini (and potatoes) at 400°F for 8 minutes, shaking halfway through.

⏱️ 8 minutes 🌡️ 400°F
3

Pat sole fillets dry, season with salt and pepper, and brush with 1 tbsp olive oil.

4

Place sole fillets in the air fryer basket (on parchment if needed). Air-fry at 375°F for 6 minutes until just cooked through.

⏱️ 6 minutes 🌡️ 375°F
5

Meanwhile, combine remaining olive oil, lemon juice and zest, capers, garlic, and parsley in a small bowl for the sauce.

6

Plate the sole with roasted broccolini (and potatoes if using). Drizzle with lemon-caper sauce and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Information

260
Calories
27g
Protein
7g
Carbs
13g
Fat

Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can roast the vegetables in a 425°F oven and pan-sear the fish, but the air fryer makes it faster and crispier.

Yes, you can prepare all components ahead and store them separately; reheat in the air fryer for best texture.

Any mild white fish like cod, flounder, or tilapia works well.

The fillets should be opaque and flake easily with a fork when cooked through.

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