Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that harmonizes the delicate flavors of sole with a luscious shrimp sauce. This enticing dish tantalizes the taste buds with its symphony of textures and flavors. The sole, a mild and flaky fish, is expertly pan-fried to achieve a crispy exterior while maintaining a tender and succulent interior. The shrimp sauce, a delectable creation in its own right, elevates the sole to new heights of culinary excellence. Prepared with plump shrimp, a velvety white wine sauce, and a hint of aromatic herbs, this sauce envelops the sole in a rich and flavorful embrace. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook seeking to impress your loved ones, this sole with shrimp sauce is sure to leave a lasting impression.
This comprehensive recipe guide features three variations of this classic dish, each offering a unique culinary experience. The first recipe presents the sole with shrimp sauce in its traditional form, allowing you to savor the harmonious blend of flavors that have made this dish a beloved classic. The second recipe introduces a delightful twist with a creamy shrimp sauce, adding a touch of richness and decadence to the dish. Finally, the third recipe presents a zesty variation with a tangy lemon shrimp sauce, sure to awaken your taste buds and refresh your palate. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, this recipe guide ensures that you can recreate this culinary masterpiece in the comfort of your own kitchen.
EASY SOLE MEUNIERE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Have 2 heat-proof dinner plates ready
- Combine the flour, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in a large shallow plate. Pat the sole fillets dry with paper towels and sprinkle one side with salt.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of butter in a large (12-inch) saute pan over medium heat until it starts to brown. Dredge 2 sole fillets in the seasoned flour on both sides and place them in the hot butter. Lower the heat to medium-low and cook for 2 minutes. Turn carefully with a metal spatula and cook for 2 minutes on the other side. While the second side cooks, add 1/2 teaspoon of lemon zest and 3 tablespoons of lemon juice to the pan. Carefully put the fish filets on the ovenproof plates and pour the sauce over them. Keep the cooked fillets warm in the oven while you repeat the process with the remaining 2 fillets. When they're done, add the cooked fillets to the plates in the oven. Sprinkle with the parsley, salt, and pepper and serve immediately.
SHRIMP-STUFFED SOLE
If you like stuffed fish, this recipe is the way to go. It's so easy to assemble and cooks in just a few minutes in the microwave. Try it with chicken instead of sole, if you prefer, for a meal that's equally good. -Robert Bishop, Lexington, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sprinkle fillets with lemon juice and onion salt; set aside. Pour 2 tablespoons butter into an 8-in. square microwave-safe dish. Add the shrimp, milk, celery and parsley. Cover and microwave on high for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until celery is tender. Stir in bread cubes. , Spoon shrimp mixture onto fillets. Starting with a short side, roll up each and secure with toothpicks. Place in a greased shallow microwave-safe dish. Brush with remaining butter; sprinkle with paprika. , Cover and microwave on high for 4-6 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Discard toothpicks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 188mg cholesterol, Sodium 769mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 41g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SOLE MEUNIèRE
The dish that made Julia Child fall in love with French cuisine, sole meunière highlights the simple flavors of fresh fish, butter, lemon and parsley. Fish is the center of the dish, so using a quality fillet is important: A true English Dover sole is preferred. Clarified butter, which takes a few extra minutes to prepare, can take on heat without browning, making it ideal for pan-frying fish. A classic sole meunière is made with a bone-in fillet, but boneless sole is faster and easier. You'll find a recipe for clarified butter here. This recipe is part of The New Essentials of French Cooking, a guide to definitive dishes every modern cook should master. Buy the book.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, lunch, seafood, main course
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200 degrees and place a large oven-safe plate or baking sheet inside.
- Place flour on a large, shallow plate. Season both sides of fish fillets with salt and pepper to taste. Dredge fish in flour, shaking off excess.
- In a 12-inch nonstick or enamel-lined skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons clarified butter until bubbling. Place half of the fish fillets in the pan and cook until just done, 2 to 3 minutes per side, then transfer to the plate or baking sheet in the oven to keep warm. Add 2 more tablespoons clarified butter to skillet and heat until bubbling, then cook remaining fillets. Wipe out the skillet.
- Arrange the fish on a warm serving platter. Top with parsley. In reserved skillet, heat remaining 4 tablespoons unsalted butter until bubbling and golden, 1 to 2 minutes, then pour evenly over fillets. Serve immediately, with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 291, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 335 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SEAFOOD STUFFED DOVER SOLE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Puree (raw in a food processor) shrimp, lobster, and crab with parsley, basil, shallots, lemon, wine, salt and pepper to make a puree. Some texture is nice. Do not over puree. Lay fillets of sole on a flat surface and spread puree evenly across the entire length. Place a single shrimp at one end of the fillet, with the tail shell facing away from the filet and toward what will be the top of the roll. Roll fillet, secure with a toothpick, and place in greased baking dish so that the roll is on its side and the shrimp tail is facing upward.
- Add shallot, lemon, wine, and dill to baking dish. Brush fillets lightly with remaining butter, place dish in oven, and bake 20 to 25 minutes.
Tips:
- Choose the freshest Dover sole fillets you can find. Look for fillets that are firm to the touch and have a mild, briny smell.
- If you can't find Dover sole, you can substitute another firm-fleshed white fish, such as halibut, cod, or tilapia.
- Make sure the shrimp is deveined and peeled before cooking.
- Use a heavy-bottomed skillet to cook the fish. This will help prevent the fish from sticking to the pan.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet when cooking the fish. If you do, the fish will steam instead of sear.
- Cook the fish until it is cooked through but still flaky. Overcooked fish is tough and dry.
- Serve the fish immediately with the shrimp sauce.
Conclusion:
Sole with shrimp sauce is a classic French dish that is both delicious and elegant. It is perfect for a special occasion dinner or a romantic meal for two. The delicate flavor of the sole is perfectly complemented by the rich and flavorful shrimp sauce. This dish is sure to impress your guests.
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