OVEN-POACHED PACIFIC SOLE WITH LEMON CAPER SAUCE

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Categories     Fish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pounds Pacific sole or flounder fillets
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
1 cup dry white wine (you can also use rosé; the sauce will have a pink hue)
For the sauce
1 plump garlic clove, minced or puréed (more to taste)
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 to 4 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Oil or butter one or two baking dishes large enough to accommodate the fish fillets in one layer. Lay the fish in the dish(es) and season with salt and pepper. 2. Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a small or medium skillet and add the shallot. Cook, stirring, until tender and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the wine to the pan, bring to a boil, and pour the wine and shallots over the fish. Return the skillet to the stove (make sure the heat is off) for later use. Cover the baking dish with foil and place in the oven. Bake 10 to 15 minutes, until the fish is opaque and pulls apart easily with a fork. 3. While the fish is in the oven, whisk together the garlic, capers, lemon juice and olive oil. You can also mash the garlic in a mortar and pestle and work in the capers, lemon juice and olive oil, though I prefer the capers chopped, even some intact, and not puréed. 4. When the fish is done remove it from the oven and carefully transfer to a platter or plates. Cover and keep warm. Pour the liquid in the baking dish into the skillet and turn the heat on high. Reduce, stirring often, to about 1/4 cup - it should be thick - and stir in the garlic and caper mixture and the parsley. Whisk together, taste and adjust seasoning, pour over the fish and serve.

Aineah Osore
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This recipe is definitely a winner. The sole was flaky and moist, and the sauce was light and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family. We'll definitely be making this again.


Lurd Dan comedy
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is to die for. I've made this dish for my friends and family several times and they all rave about it.


Kamran Ramana
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This recipe is a great way to cook sole. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.


Chido Moyosviyi
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This dish was a disaster! The fish was overcooked and the sauce was watery. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Equalizer Bond
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I've never cooked sole before, but this recipe made it easy. The fish was flaky and tender, and the sauce was light and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


RajDas RajDas
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The sauce was a bit too lemony for my taste, but the fish was cooked perfectly. I'll try making it again with less lemon next time.


Polly & Frank Gill
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This recipe is a keeper! The fish was cooked to perfection and the sauce was divine. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family. Highly recommend!


asim iqbal
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This dish was a bit underwhelming. The sole was a little bland and the sauce was too thin. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Lukholo Madyibi
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I'm not a huge fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The sole was cooked perfectly and the sauce was light and flavorful. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.


Niaz Wali Afghan
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Wow! This oven-poached Pacific sole was incredibly easy to make and turned out absolutely delicious. The lemon caper sauce was the perfect complement to the delicate flavor of the fish. I will definitely be making this again!