Baked Sole Mexicana Recipes

BAKED SOLE FILLET, THE MEDITERRANEAN WAY

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil and melted butter with a dash of seasoned salt. Stir in the shallots, garlic and capers.
• In a separate small bowl, mix together the seasoned salt, pepper, cumin and garlic powder. Spice fish fillets each on both sides.
• Place the fish fillets on a lightly-oiled large baking pan or dish. Cover with the buttery lime mixture you prepared earlier. Now arrange the green onion halves and lime slices on top.
• Bake in 375 degrees F-heated oven for 10-15 minutes. Do not overcook.
• Remove the fish fillets from the oven and garnish with the chopped fresh dill.
• Serve next to white rice or roasted Greek potatoes and a simple Mediterranean salad.

THE NICEST TRAY-BAKED LEMON SOLE

Steps:

• This is really simple. First of all give your fish a wash, then with a sharp knife score across each fish down to the bone at 2.5cm/1 inch intervals on both sides. This allows flavour to penetrate the fish and lets the fish's juices come out.
• Preheat the oven to 200ºC/400ºF/gas 6. Get yourself a bowl and add the tomatoes, garlic, oregano or basil, spring onions, balsamic vinegar, a pinch of salt and pepper and the zest and juice of 1 lemon to it. Loosen with a couple of good tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and mix well, then spread over the bottom of a large roasting tray. Use one that will fit all 4 fish quite snugly (or you can use two smaller trays). Place the fish on top - top to tail.
• Now add the olives, parsley, juice and zest of the second lemon to the bowl that the tomatoes were in. Loosen with a little olive oil and then divide this mixture between the fish, placing an equal amount on the centre of each. Cook in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, depending on the size of the fish. To check whether they're done, take the tip of a knife and push it into the thickest part of the fish. When done, the flesh will easily pull away from the bone.
• Once cooked, remove the fish from the oven and allow them to rest for 3 or 4 minutes while you get your guests round the table, serve them some wine and dress your salad. Then you can come back to the fish. Divide them up at the table on to 4 plates, making sure that everyone gets some tomatoes and juice spooned over the top of the fish. Lovely!

BAKED SOLE WITH LEMON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Season sole fillets with salt.
• In a small bowl, whisk together oil and lemon juice. Pour into a 13X9 glass baking dish. Add fish and coat each fillet with the lemon-oil mixture.
• Sprinkle fillets evenly with breadcrumbs, then with the cheese and finish with a sprinkle of paprika.
• Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the fillets.
• Serve and enjoy!

BAKED SOLE FILLETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375F degrees.
• Butter a shallow baking dish and arrange fish pieces in it; cover fish with onion slices.
• In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, wine, flour, lemon juice and the seasonings; pour over the fish and onions.
• Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until fish is tender; do not overcook or fish will dry out.

BAKED SOLE MEXICANA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat large baking dish with vegetable cooking spray.
• Arrange the fish fillets in a single layer and season with the lime juice, 1/2 tsp of the salt, and 1/4 tsp of the pepper.
• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and cook over medium-high heat until softened, about 3 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes, bay leaf, marjoram and jalapeno peppers.
• Cook until thickened, 5 - 7 minutes. Stir in 3 tbsp of the chopped parsley and the remaining salt and pepper and cook 2 minutes.
• Pour the sauce over the fillets and bake until the fish is cooked through and opaque throughout, 8 -10 minutes.
• Sprinkle the remaining chopped parsley over the top and serve.

JULIA CHILD'S FILET OF SOLE

Steps:

• Season the fish with salt and pepper on both sides.
• Put the flour on a plate or a pie pan and press each filet lightly into the flour on both sides.
• Put 4 tablespoons of the butter into a large skillet over medium high heat. When the butter is melted and foamy, add the filets and cook for 2 minutes.
• Using a fish spatula or other large spatula, carefully turn the filets over. Don't use tongs - sole filets are delicate and need to be turned with a spatula. Cook for another 2 minutes and place each one on a serving plate. Cover with foil to keep warm while you make the sauce.
• Add the rest of the butter to the skillet, along with the lemon juice and half the parsley. Whisk until the butter is melted.
• Drizzle the sauce generously over the filets, sprinkle on the capers and the rest of the parsley, add the lemon slices as a pretty garnish and serve!