Get the basics on preparing flat fish . Dover Sole One of the kings among fish is most definitely the Dover sole. Available all year in Europe this great fish can be bought whole or in fillets. If you buy it whole ask the fishmonger to skin it. Keep the bones and head, even if you ask for it filleted, to make fish stock.
Fillets are also available and good with recipes which include sauce.
Cook on the bone for extra flavour. Along with Dover sole, Turbot is one of the great fish. It s expensive, but the flesh is tasty and firm. Available all year in fillets, steaks and to buy whole. If the flesh has a hint of blue the fish is stale.