Filet Of Sole With Leek Sauce

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 leeks, split lengthwise, washed well, and sliced thin
• 1/3 cup dry wine
• 2 sole fillets (about 3/4 pound total)
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• fresh lemon juice
• minced fresh parsley leaves (to garnish)

Recipe

• 1 in a microwave-safe glass casserole microwave the butter at high power (100%) for 1 minute, or until it is melted.
• 2 stir in the leeks and salt to taste and microwave the mixture, covered with the lid, at high power (100%) for 10 minutes, or until the leek is tender.
• 3 transfer the leek mixture to a saucepan and add the wine. season the sole with salt and pepper and fold the fillets, skinned sides in, into thirds.
• 4 arrange the fillets in the casserole and microwave them, covered with lid, at high power (100%) for 3 minutes, or until they just flake.
• 5 while the fish is cooking, boil the leek mixture until almost all the liquid is evaporated. transfer the fish with a slotted spatula to heated plates and keep it warm, covered with foil.
• 6 add the fish liquid remaining in the casserole to the leek mixture and boil the mixture until the liquid is reduced by half.
• 7 add the cream and boil the mixture, stirring, until the sauce is thickened slightly.
• 8 season the sauce with the lemon juice and salt and pepper, spoon it around the fish, and garnish each serving with the parsley.