Lemon Dover Sole

4 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds flat fish, such as flounder, halibut, or sand dab
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
  • Ingredients for Lemon Butter Sauce (page 166, see Note)

Directions

  1. 1
    Lightly sprinkle both sides of the fillets with salt.
  2. 2
    In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
  3. 3
    Add as many fillets to the skillet as will fit without crowding.
  4. 4
    Cook until lightly browned on the bottom, 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. 5
    Turn and cook until done, 3 to 4 minutes.
  6. 6
    Remove to a platter, keeping the fish warm, and continue with the remaining fillets, adding more oil to the pan if needed.
  7. 7
    Prepare the lemon butter sauce.
  8. 8
    Divide the fillets among 6 plates, pour the lemon sauce over the fish, and serve.

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