Imagine a seafood dish so elegant yet incredibly simple that it transforms your kitchen into a gourmet restaurant in just 30 minutes! These Packets of Sole with Spinach are not just a meal, but a culinary adventure that combines the delicate, tender texture of sole fish with the vibrant, nutritious embrace of fresh spinach. Perfect for seafood lovers and health-conscious foodies alike, this recipe promises a restaurant-quality experience without the complicated techniques or extensive preparation.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Seafood
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 sole fillets
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare two large pieces of parchment paper or aluminum foil, each large enough to create a packet around the fish.
- Pat the sole fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This ensures better seasoning and prevents steaming.
- Season both sides of the sole fillets with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, ensuring even distribution of the spices.
- Drizzle olive oil on the center of each parchment paper or foil sheet to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Place a bed of fresh spinach leaves in the center of each prepared sheet, creating a base for the fish.
- Carefully lay the seasoned sole fillets on top of the spinach leaves.
- Sprinkle lemon juice evenly over the fish and spinach to add brightness and help tenderize the fish.
- Fold the parchment or foil to create sealed packets, ensuring no steam can escape during cooking.
- Place the packets on a baking sheet and transfer to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Carefully open the packets (watch for hot steam) and transfer the fish and spinach to serving plates.
- Serve immediately, optionally garnishing with fresh lemon wedges or chopped parsley.
Tips
- Pat the fish completely dry before seasoning to ensure crisp, flavorful results and prevent unwanted steaming.
- Use fresh, high-quality sole fillets for the best texture and taste.
- Don't overcook the fish - it should be opaque and flake easily, which typically takes 15-20 minutes.
- For extra flavor, try adding fresh herbs like dill or parsley before sealing the packets.
- The parchment or foil packet method locks in moisture and infuses the fish with the spinach and lemon flavors.
- Serve immediately after opening the packets to enjoy the fish at its most tender and flavorful state.
- If you prefer a bit more color, you can briefly broil the packets for 1-2 minutes at the end of cooking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 3g
Protein: 22g
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 55mg
