Sole Supreme Recipes

SOLE SUPREME

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a shallow baking dish that is big enough to accommodate all the fish.
• Slice the frozen spinach souffle into 4 equal pieces. Wrap a fillet around each piece, and place seam side down in prepared baking dish. Pour undiluted soup over the fish, and sprinkle with small shrimp, Parmesan cheese, and paprika.
• Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a fork can be easily inserted into the souffle.

SOLE MEUNIèRE

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.

SOLE WITH SHRIMP SAUCE

Steps:

• Place fillets in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with seasonings. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook mushrooms over medium heat until tender. Spoon over fish. , Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Meanwhile, in the same skillet, cook onion in butter over medium heat until tender. Stir in the flour, salt, paprika and pepper until blended. , Gradually stir in milk and broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the shrimp, 3 tablespoons cheese, parsley and basil; heat through. Spoon sauce over fish; sprinkle with cayenne and remaining cheese.

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.

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!