A Whole Roasted Sole for a Special Occasion

Dover sole is the ideal fish to serve whole. Turbot is arguably a better fish but requires a bit more technique and finesse, and can be wildly expensive. Sole, on the other hand, has become more readily available.

Sole is a flatfish, meaning it swims on the ocean floor with eyes on the top of its head. It lurks in the sand, camouflaged by its skin, and consumes mollusks and crustaceans all day long. This diet makes its flesh incredibly rich and fatty. When cooked, it has a very fine