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Sole Gruyere

Petrale sole, like other flatfish, is a very soft, moist fish that is vulnerable to mushiness if cooked too long. Brevity of cooking time is essential.

Serves 2

Ingredients:

2 fillets of Petrale Sole
5 small new potatoes, cooked in boiling water
20 g. (2 Tbsp) chives
10 spears of asparagus
4 shiitake mushrooms
10 pearl onions
1 big handful of fresh spinach (preferably young leaves)
Butter or olive oil

Herb Crust

3 oz. bread crumbs
1 oz. parsley
1 1/2 oz. gruyere
6 Tbsp. softened butter

Method, Herb Crust:

1.
Puree together all ingredients, roll out into a thin sheet.
2. Cut the herb crust to the shape of the sole.

Method, Sole:
3. Place on top of the sole and bake in a medium oven until cooked.
4. Place crushed potatoes in the middle of the plate and form a line.
5. Saute the mushrooms, asparagus and baby spinach with butter and/or olive oil.
6. Place on top of the potato and just falling to the sides.
7. Pour sauce over the top.

NOTE: If you don't feel like cooking at home, come on down to my restaurant and I will cook it for you.
Tene Shake, Owner, Lattitudes at Lover's Point Restaurant

Coastal Cuisine with Chef Tene Shake ... 585 Cannery Row, Ste 203 ... Monterey, California 93940
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