Parmesan Crusted Dover Sole with Avocado and Salad
One of the things I have made a huge effort to do cooking this year, is less meat more fish. I don’t know why, I think it just makes me feel better, less full. One of my absolute favorite pieces of fish is dover sole – it practically melts in your mouth – it’s so sweet, light, buttery, flaky, and very mild in flavor, I just love it. Usually the fillets come pretty dang small, so you need like 2 or 3 per person depending, but they are sure to become your favorite fish fast.
You wouldn’t believe it by how much I love fish now, because the first time I ever even tried it was just a few years ago…. I know, a travesty!!! Our family always cooked very southern based foods – Gumbo, okra, chicken, pastas, stews…. and I was always really put off by the smell (I guess I never really had it fresh!). Now, I can’t get enough… seriously, I could eat a fresh piece of sea bass for breakfast! My sister has an obsession probably worse than I do, she would get hooked up to a toro and yellowtail IV if she could… seriously. Anyway, this dover sole salad is a GREAT way to introduce yourself to fish, especially if you aren’t a fan. It is one of the easiest pieces of fish to get into because of the mild, buttery flavor it naturally has. I promise, this salad is sure to be a fan favorite :).
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- 4-5 tbsp. grapeseed oil
- 3 cups romaine or mixed lettuce
- 1/2 cup flour
- ½ cup plain breadcrumbs (you can sub. Anything here – flour, corn flakes, etc)
- 10-12 oz. white fish fillets (dover sole is amazing, or tilapia)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 4 oz. Parmesan cheese, or another sharp cheese
- Seasonings (red pepper flakes, salt, pepper)
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp. FRESH lemon juice (using store bought is a sin!!!)
- Pinch of fresh red pepper flakes
Instructions
- First, to make your simple salad dressing, mix together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and a pinch of red pepper flakes – set aside.
- Begin to heat your pan - while it’s heating, season fish fillets with salt and pepper (you wont need much, just a sprinkle).
- Set up three plates – one with flour, one with the beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
- Dredge fish fillets (both sides) in the flour, then eggs, and lastly the breadcrumb-cheese mixture.
- After you add the oil to the already heated pan, fry the fish on each side for about two minutes, until the outside is golden brown.
- Cut up the fillets and serve over mixed greens and sliced avocado. Pour over dressing as desired.
- Enjoy!
Mmm, that looks incredible Lizzy….
Love fish dinners and that one sounds like such a tasty one that I’ll have to give it a try….
Wow, that looks REALLY good!