Dover Sole with Lemon and Capers: Fancy, Fast, and Fabulously Delicious
Let’s be honest—fish doesn’t always get the spotlight it deserves. But this fish? Oh, this one deserves a red carpet and a standing ovation. Introducing: Dover Sole with Lemon and Capers—the dinner that’s so simple it’s almost suspicious, but so flavorful it tastes like you cooked all day (you didn’t, and we love that for you).
This dish is buttery, bright, briny, and basically the seafood equivalent of a mic drop. And the best part? It’s done in 10 minutes. TEN. That's faster than your delivery app, and no one has to guess what “grilled-ish mystery fish” means.
You’ll Need:
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1 ½ lbs Dover sole filets (thin, deboned, and ready to roll)
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Juice of 1 lemon
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½ cup extra virgin olive oil
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3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
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1 shallot, minced
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2–3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
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2 tbsp capers (don’t skip ‘em, they’re the magic)
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1 tsp coarse salt
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Black pepper, to taste
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 lemon, thinly sliced (for glam and flavor)
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Fresh parsley or dill for garnish
The “How-To” (aka: let’s cook like we know what we’re doing)
1. Preheat that oven to 375°F.
Because we’re about to do something delicious in under 15 minutes.
2. Make the magical lemon-butter sauce.
In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, shallots, salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic powder. Smells good already, right?
3. Layer up.
Line a baking pan with parchment paper. Drizzle a bit of olive oil, then lay down some lemon slices and a handful of fresh parsley or dill. That’s your flavor bed. The fish deserves a comfy landing.
4. Lay the fish down gently (it’s had a long journey).
Then pour that glorious sauce all over it. Scatter the capers like salty little gems.
5. Bake for 10 minutes.
Seriously. Just ten. You want tender, flaky fish—not overcooked sadness.
6. Garnish like a pro.
A few extra herbs on top and you’re officially a chef now.
7. Serve immediately.
Pair it with something fresh—like roasted asparagus or lemon potatoes—and call it a day.
🌿 Bonus Recipe: Roasted Asparagus That Doesn’t Suck
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Wash & snap those woody ends off.
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Toss the spears on a parchment-lined pan with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic.
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Spread them out like they’re sunbathing in the oven.
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Roast at 375°F for 10 minutes—yes, the same time as the sole. Match made in kitchen heaven.
At Feed Your Soul, we’re more than meals—we’re about mission. We take pride in our process, our facility, our people, and our products, but above all, we take pride in our purpose: giving back and baking integrity into everything we do.
So go ahead—whip up this simple, elegant, lemony fish and feel like a five-star chef without breaking a sweat.
Because great food doesn’t have to be complicated to be incredible. ✨