Careme

Instructions

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1. 1.

   Confirm that you can obtain Dover sole before starting: it is not listed in the supplied catalog, and this recipe does not substitute another fish. Once available, preheat the oven to 425°F and set a rack in the middle.

2. 2.

   Prepare the roasting vegetables: scrub 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes and cut into 3/4-inch pieces. Trim 1 bulb organic fennel to yield about 10 oz, reserve any fronds, and cut the bulb into 1/2-inch wedges, leaving a little core attached to hold them together.

3. 3.

   Arrange the potatoes and fennel on separate halves of a large rimmed baking sheet. Season with:

   • 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided evenly between the vegetables
   • 1 5/8 teaspoons Diamond Crystal Salt flakes for the potatoes
   • 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal Salt flakes for the fennel
   • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided evenly between the vegetables

   Toss each vegetable to coat and spread in a single layer. Roast for 30–35 minutes, turning after 20 minutes, until the potatoes are golden and tender and the fennel is caramelized. Remove either vegetable early if it finishes first.

4. 4.

   While the vegetables roast, squeeze 2 tablespoons juice from 1 organic lemon and cut the unsqueezed portion into serving wedges. Finely chop the reserved fennel fronds.

5. 5.

   About 10 minutes before the vegetables finish, pat 12 oz Dover sole fillets dry. Season both sides with 1 1/2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal Salt flakes and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Spread 1/4 cup all-purpose flour on a plate, lightly coat the fillets, and shake off excess flour.

6. 6.

   Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Lay the sole flat in the pan without overlapping; cook in two batches if necessary. Cook for about 2 minutes on the first side, then carefully turn and cook for 1–2 minutes more, until the thickest part reaches 140°F. Transfer to warm plates.

7. 7.

   Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 3 tablespoons unsalted butter to the skillet. Swirl for 1–2 minutes until the milk solids turn golden brown and smell nutty. Remove from the heat and carefully stir in the prepared 2 tablespoons lemon juice.

8. 8.

   Divide the roasted potatoes and fennel between the two plates alongside the sole. Spoon the lemon-browned butter over the fish, scatter with the chopped fennel fronds, and serve immediately with the lemon wedges.

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