Why is it called sole meunière?

ORIGIN OF SOLE MEUNIERE Into the French cuisine, the sole is probably the king of fishes. Indeed, this fish is the protagonist of the preferred dish of King Louis XIV: the Sole Meuniere! What is this? The term Meuniere means Miller, and recalls the flour used to coat the Sole before frying.

What do you eat with sole meunière?

The classic side dish with sole meunière is pommes vapeur; steamed new potatoes tossed with butter and parsley. If you want to practice your French culinary skills try your hand at ‘turning’ the potatoes before steaming.

What sauce goes with Dover sole?

Debbie Major’s simple dover sole recipe is perfect for a romantic meal for two.

Do you need to gut Dover sole?

“Many of the flatfish we land – dab, plaice, Dover sole, lemon sole and brill – are portion sized, so they are perfect for cooking whole and you don’t need to fillet them. As they are usually gutted by the fisherman, there is very little preparation needed.”

Can you cook Dover sole with skin on?

It’s actually quite satisfying, like peeling off a plaster. Saying that, you can just fry or grill them with the skin on, but do peel it off before eating, it won’t crisp up, it’s just leathery. Unlike pretty much every other fish, dover soles actually get better with age (and much easier to skin).

Why is sole meuniere so expensive?

– A $76 Dover sole A fish like Dover sole, often sold as Sole Meunière, is a high-ticket item. Since real Dover sole is flown in from Europe, it’s an expensive to buy, which means it’s going to be expensive on the menu.

Does sole meuniere have bones?

In classic service, the whole sole is first sautéed in butter. Then, when cooking is finished, the fish is boned and plated by the waiter tableside.

What wine goes with sole meuniere?

This delicate and meaty fish is perfectly balanced by our dry and crip Sauvignon Blanc. With zesty notes of lemon, the wine cuts through the richness of the brown butter to create a refreshing pairing.