SOLE FOOD : Preparing a Black Sole Dish

Black Sole is a slightly meathy fish which can also be called Dover Sole. It has an excellent flavor and texture compared to other types of sole and is a little more expensive. Black sole is sold in portions; it can range from grey to dark brown in color and the underside is a creamy ivory color. You can but a fillet of fish and fold one half over the other just remember to season the fillets well before cooking.

HOW TO COOK:

Fry the fish in a pan with a light coating of flour to flavor and protect the fish from breaking up. Place it under the grill for a couple of minutes to finish cooking then saute some fresh prawns in a little garlic butter to serve.

GARLIC BUTTER:
You can buy this however it is so easy to make yourself:

4oz of pure butter
2 tsp fresh chives
2 small garlic cloves crushed
1 pinch of salt
1 tsp fresh parsley
1 pinch of black pepper
I tsp paprika

Mix all the above ingredients into a food processor or into a large bowl. Mix until the contents are fine and store folled up in foil in your refridgerator, freezer or use immediately.

This is a truly exceptional dish and well worth a try. It is so easy to make and really exquisite.