French Dover Sole recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 04 2026
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French Dover Sole Recipe

Inspired by Saltie Girl
Time20m
Serves4

lemon / capers / butter / parsley

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

1

Prepare the Fish

Season the Dover sole fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.

2

Melt the Butter

In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.

3

Cook the Fish

Add the seasoned Dover sole fillets to the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is cooked through and has a light golden color.

4

Add Capers and Lemon

Once the fish is cooked, add the capers and lemon juice to the skillet. Gently spoon the melted butter and capers over the fish.

5

Garnish

Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the fish before serving.

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