Follow the seagulls to a nautical emersion. The fishing town of Hastings, Sussex, Great Britain off the coast of South England expresses the splendor of the sea. This maritime moment bonds the picturesque Channel with the culinary seaside selections. As the seasoned fishermen store their reliable nets in colorful wooden storage structures along the coast side, local chefs and fish mongers offer their best. Sidewalk vendors offer cooked seafood or fresh raw seafood to go. Try classic fish and chips, coquilles or Dover sole while the sea breeze fills the air with oxygenating freshness. Cackling and curious seagulls monitor the sea and its visitors for they are the purveyors and the masters of the seacoast. It is their domain and we are only the guests to their sumptuous sea party.
Dover Sole Amandine
In a skillet on the stove, lightly sear the delicate filets of Dover sole on both sides in butter.
Remove the sole. Deglaze the pan with dry Sherry. Add a half stick of butter, a crushed garlic clove and 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice. Reserve.
Line the bottom of a baking pan with sliced oranges. Place the seared sole on top of the orange slices. Drizzle half lemon butter sauce over the fish. Top the fish with chopped fresh herbs. Bake the sole for about 10 minutes at 350 degrees, until done. Then, top the fish with almond slivers, the remaining lemon butter sauce and broil for 1 minute or less to brown the almonds. Serve hot.