When it comes to cooking fish, poaching is a gentle technique that preserves the delicate flavors and textures of the fish. Poaching is a method of cooking fish in a flavorful liquid. The liquid can be water, broth, or even milk. This cooking method is a great way to prepare sole, a mild-flavored flatfish that is easily cooked. Once poached, sole can be served with a variety of sauces, vegetables, and grains.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
OVEN-POACHED PACIFIC SOLE WITH LEMON CAPER SAUCE
A fish piccata of sorts, this dish is easy to make and the lemon-caper sauce marries well with delicate varieties like sole, fluke or flounder, as well as more robust fish like swordfish. Start by laying fish fillets out in a baking dish and seasoning them with salt and pepper. Finely chop some shallots and briefly cook them in a skillet before adding wine. Pour the wine and shallots over the fish, cover with foil and bake until opaque and the fish pulls apart easily when gently probed with a fork. Meanwhile, whisk together garlic, capers, lemon juice and olive oil. When the fish emerges from the oven, pour the liquid from the dish back into the skillet to make a pan sauce. Reduce it to about 1/4 cup - thicker than you may imagine - stirring all the while. Add the garlic-caper mixture and some chopped parsley, whisk together and serve on top of the fillets, the mild flesh of the fish bathing in the bright, brawny flavors of the sauce.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, weekday, main course
Time 40m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Oil or butter one or two baking dishes large enough to accommodate the fish fillets in one layer. Lay the fish in the dish(es) and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a small or medium skillet and add the shallot. Cook, stirring, until tender and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the wine to the pan, bring to a boil, and pour the wine and shallots over the fish. Return the skillet to the stove (make sure the heat is off) for later use. Cover the baking dish with foil and place in the oven. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or 5 minutes for each 1/2 inch of thickness, until the fish is opaque and pulls apart easily with a fork.
- While the fish is in the oven, whisk together the garlic, capers, lemon juice and olive oil. You can also mash the garlic in a mortar and pestle and work in the capers, lemon juice and olive oil, though I prefer the capers chopped, even some intact, and not puréed.
- When the fish is done remove it from the oven and carefully transfer to a platter or plates. Cover and keep warm. Pour the liquid in the baking dish into the skillet and turn the heat on high. Reduce, stirring often, to about 1/4 cup - it should be thick - and stir in the garlic and caper mixture and the parsley. Whisk together, taste and adjust seasoning, pour over the fish and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 299, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 632 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
LEMON POACHED SOLE
If you are looking for a tasty way to replace the common breaded and fried sole, this is a wonderful healthy and quick option. The liquid that you poach the sole in becomes an amazing sauce that goes great with a side of rice and vegetables.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium frying pan, bring all ingredients, except the sole, to a simmer.
- Add the sole, cover and continue to simmer until fillets turn opaque, approximately 4-6 minutes depending on the thickness and then remove from the liquid with a slotted spatula saving the liquid.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and boil uncovered until liquid thickens (approx. 5 minutes).
- Plate sole with rice and your favourite cooked vegetable. Spoon sauce over sole and vegetables. Time to enjoy.
SOLE WITH LEMON-CAPER SAUCE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Using a paper towel, dry the sole fillets very well. Season the fish evenly with 1 teaspoon salt. Heat a medium skillet over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter to the pan. When the butter is fully melted and the bubbles have subsided, dredge both sides of 2 fillets in the flour. Shake off the excess flour and add the fish to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium high. Cook the fillets until beginning to brown around the edges on the first side, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a fish spatula, flip the fish gently and cook for another 30 seconds. Remove the fillets to a plate and continue with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon butter and fish.
- When all 4 fillets are cooked and out of the skillet, add the capers and garlic and cook over medium heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add the chicken stock and lemon juice and stir, scraping up the bits from the bottom. Season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Simmer for about 2 minutes to reduce the liquid slightly. Finish the sauce by stirring in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, chili paste and oregano. Spoon the sauce over the fish, sprinkle with the parsley and serve.
PAN-SAUTEED SOLE
We used lemon sole, a flaky, mild-tasting white fish. At the market, look for flat fish such as sole or flounder; Pacific-caught are the most sustainable. Tilapia works well, too. Serve it with steamed new potatoes and sauteed spinach.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Season fish fillets with salt; dust with Wondra flour. Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until foamy. Add fish. Cook for 1 minute. Flip, add lemon slices, and cook for 1 1/2 minutes more until opaque.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 6 g
SHALLOW-POACHED FISH FILLETS
This recipe can be found in "Martha Stewart's Cooking School" and is a wonderful quick and easy dinner choice.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Prepare poaching liquid: Gently squeeze kumquats over a measuring cup to release juice. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. When it is foamy, sweat the shallot until it is softened but not taking on any color, about 2 minutes. Add wine, tangerine juice, and kumquats (and juice) and bring to a simmer.
- Poach fish: Fold thin ends ("tails") of fish fillets under a little so the fillets have a more uniform thickness. Season with salt, then gently slide the fillets into the simmering liquid. The fish will not be completely covered with liquid but should be in a single layer. Cover with a parchment-paper round and reduce heat so the liquid is barely moving (just under a simmer). Poach until fish is opaque throughout and flaky to the touch. (Check after 1 minute, but it may take up to 5 minutes.) Use a slotted fish spatula (or other long spatula) to transfer fish to a platter. Cover with parchment paper and set in a warm spot until ready to serve.
- Make buerre blanc: Pour the cooking liquid through a fine sieve to strain out the solids, pressing on the fruit to extract as much liquid as possible. Return liquid to skillet and boil over moderate heat until reduced to about 3 tablespoons, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off heat and gradually add the butter, whisking in a few cubes at a time. If butter isn't melting, return pan to moderate heat and swirl to hasten melting. Whisk until each addition is incorporated before adding more. When all of the butter has been added, stir in the sliced kumquats. You should have about 1/2 cup sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Drizzle buerre blanc over fish, and garnish with mint.
POACHED FILLET OF SOLE
Make and share this Poached Fillet of Sole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by spritzker
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 25m
Yield 1-2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil. Add the onion, shallots and garlic; cook, stirring as needed, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the wine, lemon juice, tarragon, bay leaf and pepper. Add the fish, gently spooning the onion mixture over the filets. Reduce the heat and simmer, until partially cooked, about 3 minutes.
- Gently stir in the tomatoes; simmer, covered, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, about 2 to 3 minutes. Discard the bay leaf. Serve, topped with the sauce.
- Per Serving: Calories 254; Fat 7g (sat 1g); Cholesterol 68mg; Sodium 132mg; Carbs 13g; Fiber 2g; Protein 29g; Calcium 64mg.
- This is good with brown rice and a salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.1, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 102.2, Sodium 696.1, Carbohydrate 26.8, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 8, Protein 32.6
FILLET OF SOLE, BONNE FEMME
Make and share this Fillet of Sole, Bonne Femme recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Allyoop
Categories European
Time 30m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Grease baking dish.
- Dust fillets with flour.
- Arrange fillets and sprinkle with lemon juice, sherry, onion, mushrooms and salt Add cream.
- Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
POACHED FILLET OF SOLE IN CELERY SAUCE
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories dinner, main course
Time 4h15m
Yield Four servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For the sauce, line a sieve with cheesecloth and place over a bowl. Place the yogurt in the sieve and set aside for 3 to 4 hours to drain off all of the liquid. Discard the liquid, place this yogurt cheese in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Whisk in the remaining ingredients and set aside.
- For the sole, roll up each piece of sole lengthwise and secure with a toothpick. Place the celery juice in a large saucepan and bring to a simmer. Adjust the heat so that the liquid is at a slow simmer. Add the sole fillets and poach until cooked through, about 8 minutes. Carefully remove the fillets from the liquid.
- Toss together the garnish ingredients. Spoon some of the sauce in the center of each of 4 plates. Remove the toothpicks from the sole fillets and place 2 of the rolls over the sauce on each plate. Arrange the garnish mixture in a circle around the sauce and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 146, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 777 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Choose fresh, high-quality sole. Look for fillets that are firm and white, with no brown or yellow spots.
- Poach the sole in a flavorful liquid. This can be anything from a simple court-bouillon to a more complex sauce.
- Cook the sole gently. Overcooking will make the fish tough and dry.
- Serve the sole immediately. It is best enjoyed when it is hot and flakey.
Conclusion:
Poached fillet of sole is a classic dish that is both delicious and elegant. It is a perfect choice for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With a little care and attention, you can easily create a dish that is sure to impress your friends and family.
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