Whole Roasted Dover Sole Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the Fish

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Clean the Dover sole and pat it dry with paper towels. Season the fish generously with salt and black pepper, both inside and out.

2. 2

   Brown the Butter

   In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the butter turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma (about 5-7 minutes). Be careful not to burn it.

3. 3

   Roast the Fish

   Place the seasoned Dover sole on a baking sheet. Pour half of the browned butter over the fish, reserving the rest. Roast the fish in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

4. 4

   Prepare Champagne Sauce

   While the fish is roasting, add the champagne to the skillet with the remaining browned butter. Bring to a simmer and let it reduce by half, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the chopped parsley and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Serve

   Once the fish is done, remove it from the oven and drizzle the champagne butter sauce over the top. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.