Stuffed sole fillets are a classic dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The delicate flavor of the sole is complemented perfectly by the rich and savory stuffing, which is made with crab, grapes, and a variety of herbs and spices. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it's also relatively easy to make.
In this article, you'll find three different recipes for stuffed sole fillets. The first recipe is for a traditional stuffed sole fillet, which is made with a stuffing of crab, grapes, bread crumbs, and herbs. The second recipe is for a more modern take on the dish, which uses a stuffing of shrimp, scallops, and vegetables. The third recipe is for a baked stuffed sole fillet, which is a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and elegant dish. So gather your ingredients and get started cooking!
CHEF JOHN'S CRAB-STUFFED SOLE
There is nothing exciting about sole. It's cheap, easy to find, has a mild, unremarkable flavor, and that's about it. Which means it's the perfect candidate for jazzing up by stuffing with crab. Serve with asparagus and lemon.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Crab
Time 35m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly oil a baking dish.
- Combine crab, poblano pepper, panko bread crumbs, green onion, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl.
- Stir mayonnaise, lemon zest, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl.
- Place sole fillets, flat-side up, on a work surface. Season fillets with salt. Divide crab mixture between fillets and roll filets up around filling. Place rolled sole in the prepared baking dish.
- Spread 1/2 the mayonnaise mixture over the sides and tops of each sole roll to coat. Place remaining 1/2 the mayonnaise mixture in a piping bag. Pipe mayonnaise mixture in a zigzag pattern over the top of each roll and sprinkle paprika over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until browned on top and fish flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 127.1 mg, Fat 32 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 41.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 831.4 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
CRAB & SHRIMP STUFFED SOLE
The most casual cookout will seem elegant when it stars this delicate fish combined with seafood stuffing and a lemony sauce. Just add a salad and baguette. -Bryn Namavari, Chicago, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the crab, shrimp, bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons butter, cream cheese, chives, garlic, lemon zest and parsley. Spoon about 1/4 cup stuffing onto each fillet; roll up and secure with toothpicks. , Place each fillet on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18x12 in.). Combine the tomatoes, wine, lemon juice, salt, pepper and remaining butter; spoon over fillets. Fold foil around fish and seal tightly., Grill, covered, over medium heat for 12-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 184mg cholesterol, Sodium 728mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 46g protein.
STUFFED SOLE WITH IMITATION CRAB
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Place the imitation crabmeat, bell pepper, celery, and mozzarella cheese into a mixing bowl. Gently stir in the creamy salad dressing, dried onion, parsley, and cayenne pepper. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place a sole fillet onto your work surface, and place 1/4 of the crab mixture onto one end. Roll the sole over the filling, and secure with a toothpick. Repeat with the remaining fillets, and place into a close-fitting baking dish, side by side. Cover with aluminum foil
- Bake in the top third of the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil, and sprinkle evenly with breadcrumbs. Return to the oven, and continue baking until the fish is flaky, and the filling is hot, 10 to 15 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 76.1 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 619.9 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
CRAB-STUFFED SOLE
"We live far from the ocean, which makes seafood special to my cattle-ranching family," notes Judie Anglen of Riverton, Wyoming.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine bread crumbs, crab, onion, egg, salt and cayenne. Spoon onto fillets; roll up and secure with a toothpick. Place in a greased 2-qt. broiler-proof dish; drizzle with 2 tablespoons butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350°for 25-30 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. , Meanwhile, for sauce, place remaining butter in a saucepan. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Drain liquid from baking dish. Spoon sauce over fillets; sprinkle with cheese and almonds. Broil 5 in. from the heat until cheese is melted and almonds are lightly browned. Discard toothpicks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 184mg cholesterol, Sodium 789mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 40g protein.
STUFFED SOLE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly butter a baking pan. Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet. Add onion and carrot, cover and cook for 10 minutes or until soft. Remove cover, add shrimp and saute for a couple of minutes just until shrimp turn pink and are firm to the touch. Remove mixture to a food processor and blend with heavy cream, lemon juice, tarragon and breadcrumbs until mixture is pureed. Season with salt and pepper. Place some stuffing on one half of each sole filet. Fold other half over the stuffing and transfer the filet to a baking dish. Drizzle remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the stuffed sole; season with salt and pepper. Bake, covered for 20 to 25 minutes or until flesh is cooked through and white and stuffing is hot.
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.
OVEN BAKED CRABMEAT STUFFED SOLE WITH MEUNIERE SAUCE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper, green onion, celery, and 1 teaspoon of minced garlic. Saute until softened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly. In a medium bowl, combine cooled vegetables, crabmeat, and 2 teaspoons of lemon juice. Season crab mixture with salt and white pepper, to taste.
- Season sole fillets with salt and pepper on both sides. Spoon crabmeat mixture down the center of the fillets and roll lengthwise into bundles. Using toothpicks, secure the ends so that the fillets won't unwrap during baking. Place sole fillet bundles, seam-side down, in a lightly greased 9-inch square baking dish. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter begins to foam, add the parsley, garlic, lemon juice, and Worcestershire. Cook for 2 minutes until slightly reduced. Add the cream and cook, whisking, for 15 seconds. Season with salt and cayenne. Turn heat down to low and whisk in the remaining butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, adding each piece before the previous one has been completely incorporated. Continue until all the butter is incorporated and the sauce coats the back of a spoon. Immediately remove the pan from the heat to prevent the sauce from getting too hot and breaking.
- Pour warm meuniere sauce over crabmeat stuffed sole and serve immediately.
SOUFFLE OF DOVER SOLE WITH CRAB, GINGER AND LEMON GRASS
Steps:
- Make the sole: Lightly score the skin side of the sole fillet to keep the sole from the shrinking. Season sole with salt and pepper and brush with the melted butter. Turn sole on its side, and form a circle, skin side in, with the fillets. Secure with a toothpick. Place on a lightly greased non-stick baking tray. Refrigerate until needed.
- Make the sauce: Combine the vegetable stock, ginger and lemon-grass. Reduce by half. Add heavy cream and butter. Season with salt and pepper. Strain sauce. Keep warm in a small saucepan.
- Make the souffle: Combine sole fillet, egg yolk, whole egg, cream, salt and pepper. Puree until smooth. Whip egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold egg whites into puree. Layer crab meat and souffle mixture into sole circles, starting with the crab. Use half an ounce of crabmeat total per sole fillet. Squeeze lemon juice over crab during layering. Place souffles in a preheated 375 degree oven for 7 minutes. Souffle should be golden brown. Assemble the dish: Using a spatula, carefully remove the souffle to a serving plate. Spoon sauce around edge of plate. Garnish each plate with three grapefruit segments and sprigs of chervil.
CRAB STUFFED SOLE
Make and share this Crab Stuffed Sole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MsKittyKat
Categories Crab
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare stuffing and fish:.
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Mix crab, mayonnaise, bell pepper, and parsley and season with salt and pepper.
- Lay sole fillets flat with darker side up and season with salt and pepper.
- Divide stuffing among fillets, mounding on thicker half of each.
- Fold thinner half of fillet over stuffing, tucking end under to form a packet.
- Arrange stuffed fillets in a lightly oiled 9-inch pie plate.
- Cover with a round of parchment paper, then cover pie plate tightly with foil.
- Bake in upper third of oven until just cooked through, about 20 minutes.
- Make bread crumbs while sole is baking: Cook garlic in oil in a small skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in bread crumbs and cook, stirring, until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, then stir in zest and season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer sole to plates and sprinkle with bread crumbs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.9, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 75.4, Sodium 515.1, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.7, Protein 20.4
TANGY CRAB-STUFFED SOLE
There's a pleasant lemony tang to this seafood entree from Judie Anglen of Riverton, Wyoming. For side dishes, try the broccoli and sweet potato recipes here, or serve rice pilaf and asparagus.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For dill sauce, melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl; stir in flour until smooth. Stir in broth and dill until blended. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-3 minutes, stirring after each minute, until sauce comes to a boil and is thickened. Stir in lemon juice; keep warm., In a small bowl, combine the egg, crab, celery, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and butter. Spoon onto the center of each fillet; roll up fish around filling. Place in a 9-in. round microwave-safe dish. Cover with waxed paper. , Microwave on high for 5-6 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork and a thermometer inserted into stuffing reads 160°. Serve with dill sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500 calories, Fat 29g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 205mg cholesterol, Sodium 1342mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
STUFFED SOLE
Seafood was a staple for our large family when I was growing up. Inspired by my mother's delicious meals, I developed this recipe. The fish is moist and flavorful, and the sauce is so good over rice. You'll get compliments and recipe requests when you serve it. -Winnie Higgins, Salisbury, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute the onion, shrimp and mushrooms in butter until onion is tender. Add crabmeat; heat through. Sprinkle fillets with salt, pepper and paprika. Spoon crabmeat mixture on fillets; roll up and fasten with a toothpick. , Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Combine the soup, broth and water; blend until smooth. Pour over fillets. Sprinkle with cheese. , Cover and bake at 400° for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley; bake, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. Serve with rice if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 170mg cholesterol, Sodium 1070mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 44g protein.
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and tools ready. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't miss anything.
- Choose Fresh Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your dish. Whenever possible, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
- Don't Overcook the Fish: Sole is a delicate fish that can easily be overcooked. Be careful not to cook it for too long, or it will become tough and dry.
- Use a Gentle Touch: When handling the sole fillets, be gentle to avoid tearing them.
- Season the Fish Generously: Don't be afraid to season the fish fillets liberally with salt and pepper. This will help to enhance their flavor.
- Don't Crowd the Pan: When searing the fish fillets, make sure not to crowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
- Use a Thermometer: To ensure that the fish is cooked to perfection, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. The fish should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve Immediately: Once the fish is cooked, serve it immediately. This will help to ensure that it is at its best.
Conclusion:
Stuffed sole fillets with crab and grapes is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. By following these tips, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to prepare fish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.
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