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Vodka-Pepper Stuffed Sole





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Makes 4 servings

Notes: Mickey Strang of McKinleyville, California, contributes this recipe. All sole are members of the flounder family. You'll find the largest variety at a fish market. Choices may include petrale, English, sand, and Rex sole, starry flounder, and sand dabs (usually whole). Boned sole fillets vary considerably in size - from 2 to 8 ounces, depending upon the variety. Some fillets are skinned, others aren't, as the skin is very thin and tender. To make this dish, choose thin fillets; thicker pieces will take a bit longer to cook.

 1 1/2 cups coarse, fresh sourdough bread crumbs
  About 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground pepper
 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
 2 tablespoons vodka
 2 tablespoons lemon juice
 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
  About 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
 1 1/2 pounds boned sole fillets (4 to 12, about 1/4 in. thick and 2 to 3 in. wide--cut wide pieces in half lengthwise; see notes above)
 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
 2 tablespoons minced shallots
 1/2 cup dry white wine
 1/4 cup vodka
  Salt
Step 1
1

In a bowl, combine bread crumbs, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, lemon peel, vodka, lemon juice, green onion, and 2 tablespoons parsley.

Step 2
2

Rinse sole and lay pieces flat (if unskinned, skin up) Cover fillets equally with bread mixture and roll to enclose. Set sole, seam down, in a buttered, shallow 2 1/2- to 3-quart casserole. Cover tightly with foil.

Step 3
3

Bake in a 425° regular or convection oven until fish is opaque but moist-looking in center of thickest part (cut to test), 12 to 16 minutes.

Step 4
4

Meanwhile, in a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over medium-high heat, frequently stir butter and shallots until golden, about 3 minutes. Add wine and vodka. When simmering, ignite (not beneath an exhaust fan or flammable items) and shake pan until flame dies.

Step 5
5

Pour wine sauce over fish and season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 330Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g16%

Saturated Fat 5.4g27%
Cholesterol 102mg34%
Sodium 335mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 12g4%

Dietary Fiber 0.7g3%
Protein 34g68%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.