Petrale Sole
$16.98
Petrale sole is the most highly valued species of Pacific flounder caught off the North American West Coast. The flavor is mild and sweet with a nutty finish, and the texture is delicate with firm, fine flakes. USA Petrale is sustainably harvested, and populations are above target levels in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska.
Sold by the pound
Description
Sautéed Petrale Sole in Herb Butter Sauce
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 1/2 teaspoons California chili powder
1 tablespoon gray salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 eggs, well beaten
1 1/2 cups panko crispy bread crumbs
1 lb petrale sole or other thin white fish fillets (8 to 12 fillets), cleaned, skinned
1/3 to 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Garnish:
2 tablespoons thinly sliced garlic
1 serrano or jalapeño chili, thinly sliced (about 1 tablespoon)
Gray salt and freshly ground black pepper, if desired
1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
Instructions:
In small bowl, mix flour, chili powder, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Line up 3 like-sized baking dishes or shallow bowls. Place flour mixture in first dish. Place beaten eggs in second dish. In third dish, place bread crumbs. To bread fish fillets, coat with flour mixture, dip into eggs, then coat with bread crumbs. Set aside on platter or baking tray.
In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1/3 cup of the oil over high heat. Add half of the fillets; cook about 2 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp. Turn fish; cook other sides 1 minute. Remove from skillet to warmed serving platter; cover to keep hot. Cook remaining fillets, adding more oil if necessary.
Add garlic and chile to hot oil in skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir 2 minutes. Add basil; cook and stir 2 minutes to crisp. Toss in orange peel.
Arrange fillets on serving platter or individual plates; top with the basil, garlic and orange mixture.
