Poached Dover Sole

A delicate seafood secondi featuring Dover sole poached gently with white wine, lemon, capers, olives, sautéed spinach, and roasted potatoes for a refined Mediterranean-Tuscan presentation.

Secondi fish • dover sole fillet Tier 2
Poached Dover sole with lemon, capers, olives, spinach, and roasted potatoes

Ingredients

Scaled for service, plating, and menu-builder use.

  • 180 g Dover sole fillet
  • 60 ml white wine
  • 60 ml water
  • 120 g cherry tomatoes
  • 20 g capers
  • 40 g black olives
  • 15 g Italian parsley
  • 10 g garlic
  • 250 g roasted potatoes
  • 20 ml lemon juice
  • 20 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 60 g fresh spinach

Method

  1. Reduce the white wine, water, garlic, and olive oil gently to create a delicate aromatic poaching base.
  2. Lay the Dover sole into the liquid and poach carefully over low heat without boiling.
  3. Add capers, black olives, parsley, and lemon juice to finish the sauce with a bright Mediterranean profile.
  4. Sauté the spinach lightly and prepare the roasted potatoes for plating.
  5. Plate the poached sole over the spinach, spoon over the warm sauce, and serve with roasted potatoes.
Chef’s Note: Dover sole should be poached with great care. Keep the liquid below a boil so the fish remains tender, elegant, and naturally sweet.
Nutrition (per serving, estimate)
Calories520
Fat18 g
Carbohydrates32 g
Protein42 g
SodiumModerate — varies with capers and olives
Mediterranean Fish Dairy-Free Nut-Free