Embrace the flavors of the Swiss-French Alps with our exquisite dish: Dover Sole with Riesling-Shallot Sauce and Pan-Fried Potatoes with Persillade. This combination of delicate fish, aromatic sauce, and crispy potatoes is a culinary tribute to the winter wonderland surrounding us. Here is how to prepare it.
Dover Sole with Riesling-Shallot Sauce and Pan-Fried Potatoes with Persillade
Persillade, a garlic and parsley mixture, turns plain potatoes into a bistro favorite. The potatoes will also be ideal for sopping up the fish’s white wine sauce.
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
4 Dover sole fillets
Wondra flour
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup Riesling
2 tablespoons heavy cream
3 large Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons shallots, minced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon parsley, minced
Directions
Pat sole dry and coat with flour—season with salt and pepper. Add two tablespoons of butter in a large sauté pan on medium-high heat. When foam subsides, add fish and cook until browned and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.
Heat a saucepan on medium and add one tablespoon of butter. When foam subsides, add shallots. Sauté until light brown, about 3 minutes. Add Dijon mustard and wine and cook until reduced by half. Next, add cream and whisk well.
Add potatoes to a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Drain well. Heat a sauté pan on medium and add two tablespoons butter and one tablespoon oil. Add potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Sauté until golden brown and crispy, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and parsley and cook for another minute, tossing potatoes well.
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