Name: Lemon Sole in a charred leek cheese sauce
Prep time: PT20MUTES
Total time: PT20MUTES
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 Fillets of lemon sole; 2 tbsp plain flour; ½ tsp sea salt; ½ tsp cracked black pepper; 50g butter; For the cheese sauce; 50g butter; 1 whole leek, finely sliced; 2 cloves of garlic; 1 tbsp plain flour; 100g grated Davidstow Classic 12 month; 100ml whole milk; 75ml Cider; 1 tbsp Chopped chives; Pinch of nutmeg

Prep Time

20 minutes
Cook Time

20 minutes
Servings

2

Lemon Sole in a charred leek cheese sauce

This Davidstow cheese sauce is given depth of flavour with charred leeks and a pinch of nutmeg. Try serving it with hassleback potatoes and wilted greens for a rustic lunch or hearty supper.

Recipe skill level: Easy.

Ingredients

2 Fillets of lemon sole
2 tbsp plain flour
½ tsp sea salt
½ tsp cracked black pepper
50g butter
For the cheese sauce
50g butter
1 whole leek, finely sliced
2 cloves of garlic
1 tbsp plain flour
100g grated Davidstow Classic 12 month
100ml whole milk
75ml Cider
1 tbsp Chopped chives
Pinch of nutmeg

Directions

In a saucepan melt your butter and saute your leeks and garlic until soft. After cooking for 4-5 mins add plain flour and cook out. Then deglaze the pan with cider and add in your cheese and milk. Stir until thick and velvety. Season with salt and a pinch of nutmeg.
Coat your fish in seasoned flour and pan fry in melted butter for 3-4 mins each side.
Pour your melted cheese sauce over your fish and garnish with chopped chives. Serve with roasted potato and wilted greens.

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