Can tilapia replace sole?
I discovered tilapia, and started to like it. Could I use tilapia for recipes that require sole?
Best Answer
Yes, the flavor and texture are a bit different but from a technical perspective it would work.
Fillets of sole are typically a bit thinner and more flexible than tilapia so if it's a recipe where the sole is to be wrapped into a paupiette (rolled package) the tilapia would have to be shaped differently (such as layer the filling on top of the tilapia fillet instead of wrapping it, or sandwich the filling between two smaller pieces of tilapia.)
Besides the fact that you like Tilapia, the other benefit is that it's less expensive than sole.
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What fish can you substitute for sole?
Low-fat fishes generally have a mild flavor and white or light-colored flesh. For example, you can usually substitute sole for flounder. Both are low in fat and have a fine texture and a delicate flavor.Is tilapia same as sole?
Tilapia are a type of freshwater fish that belong to the Cichlidae family along with other types of fish like angelfish and peacock bass. Sole fish, on the other hand, are mostly saltwater fish and members of the flatfish family.What fish can you substitute for Dover sole?
You can substitute other thin white filets for Dover sole; we have seen flounder recommended, but there are environmental concerns with Atlantic and Pacific flounder.What is a good substitute for lemon sole?
Lemon Sole Confusingly a variety of Plaice, the subtle, sweet flavoured flesh is delicious cooked on the bone or as fillets. Availability is good over summer as fillets or whole fish. Alternatives: Plaice, Dover Sole, Witch.Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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