Sole skewers with rosemary

This is a lovely way to start a meal that will delight any gourmet. Using rosemary sprigs as skewers adds a touch of originality and a delicate flavor to the sole. The freshness of a Petit Chablis is perfect for this dish that is sophisticated but not fussy. 

List of ingredients

Serves four

8 sole filets
4 sprigs of rosemary around 20cm in length
8 white asparagus spears
8 green asparagus spears
120g butter
½ bunch chervil
10 coriander leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme
Half a lemon
Salt
Freshly-ground black pepper
 

Difficulty :
  • 3 sur 4
Cost
  • 3 sur 4

Sommelier’s tip

 Petit Chablis

There are few ingredients in this recipe but a lot of herbs to bring out the sophistication of the sole. The wine served with it must therefore be fresh and energetic. The liveliness of a Petit Chablis makes it a perfect choice. It will also bring out the slightly bitter taste of the asparagus with brio.

METHOD

Remove the leaves from the rosemary sprigs, leaving around 3cm of leaves at the tip. Remove the outer membrane from the stalk with a small knife, and cut the other end on an angle to make it easier to pierce the fish.

Thread the sole filets onto the rosemary skewers, turning them to make a twisting shape. Place two filets on each skewer. Set aside in the fridge.
Peel the white asparagus, leaving the green asparagus unpeeled, and trim the tough ends.
Bring some salted water to a boil and cook the white asparagus for 5-6 minutes. Remove, add some more water, and bring to the boil again to cook the green asparagus for 3-4 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook the sole in a non-stick frying pan with 20g butter for 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly golden.
Wash and chop the chervil and coriander. Remove the leaves from the thyme stalks. Heat the remaining butter in a small saucepan with the lemon juice. Bring to a boil and then add the herbs. Season with salt and pepper and return to the boil.

To serve, alternate the green and white asparagus on a plate and place the fish on top. Drizzle with the herb butter.

Sole skewers with rosemary and Petit Chablis

The author of this recipe

Recipe from the Comité Interprofessionnel des Produits de l'Aquaculture (CIPA). You can find it and plenty of others at   www.atelierpoisson.fr

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