Bite with Belkys: Venetian Sole

The Chef: Ken Lyon
The Dish: Venetian Sole

2 lbs. of sole (6-8 oz. fillets)
1/4 cup of golden raisins
4 eggs
salt, to taste
1/4 cup of milk
1 cup of bread crumbs
1 quart of canola oil
2 Tbs. of toasted pine nuts

-Start by soaking some golden raisins in warm water or wine. Then, wait until the raisins plump up. It should take about 15 minutes.

-Meanwhile, lightly beat the eggs and add a pinch of salt and milk.

-Coat the sole in flour in the beaten egg mixture and in bread crumbs. Chef Ken recommends Panko bread crumbs.

-In a hot pan with canola oil, fry the fish until its a nice golden brown. Then, place the sole on some paper towels, and let it cool to room temperature.

Ingredients for side salad:

one handful of white chicory lettuce
one handful of radicchio lettuce
one handful of baby arugula
2 Tbs. of lemon preserve vinaigrette

-In a bowl, combine white chicory lettuce with radicchio,and baby arugula.

-Then, dress the salad with a lemon preserve vinaigrette and toss it together.

Ingredients for Onion Sauce:

1 Onion
Water
2 Tbs. of vegetable oil
4 Tbs. of butter
10 whole peppercorns
5 bay leaves
1/2 cup of white wine vinegar
salt and pepper, to taste

-First, cut the onion into thin rings and let it soak in cold water for five minutes. Then, drain out the water.

-In a hot pan, add oil, and butter and sauté the onions until translucent. Next, add peppercorns, bay leaves and white wine vinegar. Let this cook slowly for two minutes.

-Now, add one cup of water and simmer for 30 minutes.

-Lastly, season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.

To Plate the Dish:

Begin with the sole. Then, add the cooked onion sauce over the top with golden raisins, toasted pine nuts and a pinch of salt. You can garnish the sole with chopped celery leaves and fresh parsley. Chef Ken likes to serve the salad on the side with some radish and a drizzle of olive oil.

Serving Suggestion: White Merlot

Serves: 4

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Fratelli Lyon (Driade showroom entrance)
4141 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33137
305-572-2901
www.fratellilyon.com