Best Grilled Lemon Sole With Lemongrass Butter Recipes

GRILLED LEMON SOLE WITH LEMONGRASS BUTTER

Steps:

• First make the lemongrass butter: put everything into a food processor and season well with black pepper.
• Blend until smooth, then spoon the mixture into the centre of a large sheet of clingfilm, shape into a roll 4cm/1½in thick, wrap and chill in the fridge or freezer until firm.
• When the butter is firm, preheat the grill to high.
• Trim the fins and tails of the fish with kitchen scissors.
• Brush the fish on both sided with the melted butter and season with a little salt and pepper.
• Depending on the size of your grill, cook them 1 or 2 at time, dark side up, on a buttered baking tray or the rack of a grill pan for 4½-5 minutes.
• Keep warm while you cook the rest.
• Unwrap the lemongrass butter and slice into thin rounds and serve on top of the fish.

SOLE FILLETS IN LEMON BUTTER

Steps:

• Place the sole in an ungreased microwave-safe 11x7-in. dish; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine the butter, parsley and lemon juice; pour over fillets. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs. Microwave, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Sprinkle with paprika.

SOLE WITH LEMON-CAPER SAUCE

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.