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Recipe: Cornmeal-crusted sole with chili vinaigrette

Cornmeal-crusted sole with chili vinaigrette

Dietitian's tip: To see if the fish is thoroughly done, use the tip of a small, sharp knife to cut into the flesh. The fish should separate into flakes and be opaque throughout.

SERVES 4

Ingredients

1/4 cup all-purpose (plain) flour
1/4 cup cornmeal, preferably stone-ground
3/4 teaspoon salt
4 sole fillets, each 5 ounces
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable stock or broth
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (fresh coriander)
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest


Directions

In a shallow bowl, stir together the flour, cornmeal, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Dredge the fillets in the flour mixture, coating completely, and shake off the excess.

In a large, nonstick frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the fish and cook, turning once, until the fish is just opaque throughout when tested with the tip of a knife and the crust is golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer to individual plates and keep warm.

Add the wine and deglaze the pan, stirring with a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits. Cook to reduce by half.

In a small bowl, combine the pan juices, lemon juice, vegetable stock, chili powder, mustard, cumin and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to make a thick vinaigrette.

To serve, drizzle the vinaigrette over the fillets and sprinkle with the cilantro and lemon zest. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Analysis

(per serving)
Calories275 Monounsaturated fat8 g
Protein25 g Cholesterol67 mg
Carbohydrate13 g Sodium551 mg
Total fat12 g Fiber2 g
Saturated fat2 g   
MAYO CLINIC HEALTHY WEIGHT PYRAMID SERVINGS
DIABETES MEAL PLAN EXCHANGES
Starches1
Meat and meat substitutes3
Fats2
DASH EATING PLAN SERVINGS
Grains and grain products1
Meats, poultry and fish3
Fats and oils1

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May 17, 2008