30 minutes
Indulge in the delicate flavors of the sea with this steamed sole recipe, dressed with a vibrant scallion salad and a tangy lime-soy dressing. A light yet satisfying dish that showcases the natural sweetness of the fish, complemented by the fresh aromatics.
Sole Fillet, seasoned with salt
0 oz
Scallions, cut into julienne
each
Ginger, cut into fine julienne
0.25 inches
cups
Lime Juice, freshly squeezed
tablespoons
tablespoons
Light brown sugar
teaspoons
tablespoons
1. Prep
Begin by generously seasoning the sole fillets with salt. Cut the scallions and ginger into fine julienne and place them along with the cilantro sprigs into a bowl of ice water. Mix together the soy sauce, lime juice and sugar. After 5-10 minutes, drain the scallion mix on paper towels to dry.
2. Steam the Fish
Bring the water in your steamer to a boil. Meanwhile, arrange the seasoned sole fillets in the steamer basket, making sure they are not overlapping. Cover and steam the sole for 8-10 minutes or until the fish just flakes under pressure. The times may vary significantly depending on the size of your fish.
3. Steam the Sole
Cover and steam the sole for 8-10 minutes or until the fish just flakes under pressure.
4. Finishing Touches
Right before the fish is cooked, heat the oil in a small pot until shimmering but not smoking. Remove the fish from the steamer, spoon the sauce over it and arrange the scallion salad on top of the fish, Finally, spoon the hot avocado oil over the scallion salad, which will slightly wilt the aromatics, releasing their fragrant oils and completing the dish.
. Instead of just using water for steaming, add slices of lemon, lime, or orange to the steaming water. This will infuse the sole with a subtle citrus aroma. . For the scallion salad, mix in some fresh citrus zest and a squeeze of juice to brighten up the flavors.
. Swap out the dressing in the scallion salad for a light soy sauce or tamari-based vinaigrette with a touch of rice vinegar and a hint of ginger. . Add a small amount of finely grated fresh ginger to the fish before steaming.
. Spread a thin layer of miso paste on the sole before steaming for a savory umami flavor. . Incorporate thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms into the scallion salad.
. Introduce fresh herbs like dill, parsley, or cilantro to the scallion salad for a new dimension of flavor. . Place sprigs of your chosen herb on top of the sole before steaming to impart its essence into the fish.
. Include olives, capers, or sun-dried tomatoes in the scallion salad for a Mediterranean touch. . Drizzle the steamed sole with a bit of good quality extra-virgin olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
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