Baked Dover Sole Recipe
Mildly flavored Dover sole is a popular white fish that’s often served in restaurants. It has a meaty texture and pairs well with the flavors of lemon and garlic. If you love white fish, give Dover sole a try. It’s quite easy to make and can be prepared in a number of ways.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs Dover sole fillets
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lemon
- salt and pepper to taste
- optional minced parsley and capers for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Melt the butter in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and let it cook for 1 minute. Zest the lemon and add it to the butter.
- Thinly slice the zested lemon and place the slices in the bottom of a baking dish. Save any extra slices for the top of the fish.
- Pat the dover sole dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place the fillets on top of the lemon slices. Spoon or brush the garlic butter over the fish.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve garnished with parsley and enjoy!