Chef John's Crab Stuffed Sole

Ingredients

• 4 sole fillets
• 1/2 cup cooked crab meat
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and stir until smooth. Gradually add wine and cream, stirring constantly. Add thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Place sole fillets in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Spoon crab mixture onto each fillet. Pour the cream sauce over the top.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Interesting Facts

• Sole is a type of flatfish found in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.
• This dish is excellent served with steamed vegetables and a side of rice.
• Crab meat is high in protein, vitamins, and minerals.