A four-serving sole dinner can be prepared and cooked in 20 minutes using instant mashed potato flakes as the coating, according to a recipe that calls for frying the fillets in oil until golden brown. The dish is positioned as a quick weeknight option for people who may be uncertain about eating fish.

The recipe combines one egg, 2 tablespoons of prepared yellow mustard, and ½ teaspoon of salt in a shallow dish. In a separate shallow dish, 1½ cups of instant mashed potato flakes serve as the breading. Four 6-ounce sole fillets are dipped in the egg mixture, then dredged in the potato flakes until fully coated. For a crispier result, the recipe suggests repeating the egg-and-potato-flake dip.
Frying and Timing
About ¼ cup of oil is heated in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. The coated fillets fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Preparation is listed at 10 minutes and cooking at 10 minutes, for a total of 20 minutes.
Each serving contains 391 calories, 18 grams of fat, 26 grams of carbohydrates, and 30 grams of protein, based on the nutrition facts provided with the recipe. The yield is four servings.
The ingredient list is short and relies on pantry staples: egg, yellow mustard, salt, instant mashed potato flakes, oil, and sole. No additional seasonings, sauces, or side dishes are specified in the source. The recipe does not include instructions for baking or air-frying as alternatives to skillet frying.
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