Dover Sole and Langoustine Tail with Asparagus and Samphire

Elegant Dover sole and langoustines poached in white wine, served with steamed asparagus and a buttery wine reduction sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 592.1 kcals 1184.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 9.4 grams 18.8 grams
Fat 26.2 grams 52.4 grams
Protein 59.3 grams 118.6 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
50
g
Butter
unsalted
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
juice only
Liquids
200
ml
100
ml
NutsSeeds
1
piece
Salt
to taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
piece
2
tbsp
Chives
snipped
Seafood
8
piece
Langoustine
medium-sized
600
g
Vegetables
1
piece
Shallot
finely chopped
8
piece
Asparagus
small to medium-sized spears
50
g
Samphire
alternatively soak seaweed sea lettuce

Steps

  • Steam the langoustines for 5-6 minutes.
  • Remove shells from langoustines, reserve the heads and tails, and discard the rest.
  • Crush the langoustine heads and set aside.
  • Fillet the sole and season the fillets with salt.
  • Poach sole fillets in fish stock and wine for 3-4 minutes in a shallow tray.
  • Remove fish to a warm place and pour the cooking liquor into a pan.
  • Add crushed langoustine heads, bouquet garni, and shallot to the liquor.
  • Simmer the liquid until reduced by two-thirds.
  • Steam asparagus for 5 minutes, adding samphire for the final minute.
  • Strain the reduced sauce through a fine sieve into a clean pan.
  • Whisk butter into the sauce and season with salt and pepper.
  • Plate the vegetables and top with fish and langoustine tails.
  • Drizzle with sauce, lemon juice, and chives.