The name "Dover" comes from the southeastern English port of Dover, which landed the most sole in the 19th Century. That being said, don't confuse European Dover sole (Solea vulgaris) with America's West Coast Dover sole (Microstomus pacificus). They are not the same fish. European Dover sole yields thicker, firmer fillets and is much more highly esteemed than West Coast sole — a fact clearly reflected in price. Chefs prize true Dover sole for its mild, buttery sweet flavor and versatility. The fish yields thin, yet firm fillets that hold together well in a variety of recipes. Most chefs prefer to keep it simple and let the fish speak for itself.
where does the fish Dover Sole get its name?
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Jan 28, 2007 - 9:59 am
The name "Dover" comes from the southeastern English port of Dover, which landed the most sole in the 19th Century. That being said, don't confuse European Dover sole (Solea vulgaris) with America's West Coast Dover sole (Microstomus pacificus). They are not the same fish. European Dover sole yields thicker, firmer fillets and is much more highly esteemed than West Coast sole — a fact clearly reflected in price. Chefs prize true Dover sole for its mild, buttery sweet flavor and versatility. The fish yields thin, yet firm fillets that hold together well in a variety of recipes. Most chefs prefer to keep it simple and let the fish speak for itself.
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Jan 28, 2007 - 10:41 am
in the old days when people from dover were very poor and bare footed they would tie flat fish to the bottem off there feet…hence dover sole
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Jan 28, 2007 - 12:33 pm
the fish in question are found just of the coast of dover s.e.england hence the name
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