Baked Whole Lemon Sole With Ginger & Chilli Sauce

Baked lemon sole with ginger chilli butter sauce is a savory, succulent fish packed with complex flavors and just the right amount of kick. Served with a simple Asian slaw salad, this healthy lemon sole recipe is quick and easy to prepare for a midweek meal or your next dinner party.

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Baked Lemon Sole Recipe

Infused with zesty lime and topped with fiery ginger and chili butter sauce, this baked lemon sole dish is sure to awaken your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied and nourished.

And to balance things out, I served this fish dish with a refreshing slaw salad loaded with crisp veggies and tangy dressing. A side of rice or quinoa will make it even more satiating and energy-dense.

This baked lemon sole recipe is healthy, gluten-free, low-carb, paleo, and Whole30 friendly (use ghee instead of butter).

What Is Sole Fish?

Let me tell you about the marvelous fish known as the sole! These fish are typically flat and oval-shaped, with both eyes on one side of their head. They are usually brown or gray in color, with a smooth, slightly slimy skin.

They are found in oceans all around the world and highly sought after by chefs and foodies alike for its delicate and sweet taste, and tender texture.

There are many different types of sole out there, each with their own unique qualities. You’ve got your Dover sole, lemon sole, petrale sole, and more! These fish are like ninja warriors, sneaking around the ocean floor with their eyes all on one side of their head.

Sole is a popular ingredient in many different types of cuisine, including French, Italian, and Asian. You can grill it up, bake it, fry it, or poach it to perfection. And when it comes to seasoning, a little bit of butter, lemon, herbs, or white wine can really bring out the best in this tasty fish.

Cooking Lemon Sole

You can buy sole as fillets or a whole fish. I really like cooking the sole fish whole, either pan-fried or baked, with some delicious sauce on the side. I am using lemon sole for this recipe.

I asked my fishmonger to make a deep slit in the middle of the sole so I could stuff it with some ginger and lime. I then used a small sharp knife to cut the flesh on each side of the slit away from the bone so you have two little pockets. Make sure to ask your fishmonger to clean the scales, unless you know how to do it.

This recipe is for cooking one large whole lemon sole or 2 small ones or 2 fillets. This is enough for two servings when served with a side dish like salad or/and rice or some quinoa and vegetables.

The flesh of the fish is delicate and mild and goes well with some strong flavors like lemon and capers. For this recipe, I am using bold flavors of ginger, chili and lime to complement the delicate sole flesh.

You can use butter or ghee as the base for the sauce, which mellows out those strong ingredients and gives you that gorgeous, rich flavor.

What To Serve With Lemon Sole

This lemon sole recipe is inspired by Asian cuisine and uses ingredients like ginger and fish sauce, so it works well with side dishes like rice, noodles, stir-fried vegetables, or fresh, herby salad.

It would also work well with cooked quinoa, cauliflower rice, or sweet potatoes. I’ve included ingredients and instructions for an Asian-inspired slaw salad I served with this fish.