Oh I do like to be beside the Seaside...

What are the perks of living in a seaside town, in the wilds of West Cork I hear you ask... Fresh fish on demand that's what... And obviously the beautiful scenery & friendly folk :)
Today, to cook for the luncheon, himself presented me with Lemon Sole & Squid just off the boat! Happy Happy Joy Joy!
Tobi is far better at cooking fish than me, but he is very generously passing on his words of wisdom and I am learning as I go... although I still have difficulty telling the difference between a Haddock & a John Dory! :)


What you will need... (serves 2-3)
Lemon Sole (1kg) on the bone, gutted & beheaded.

Plain Flour, a couple of handfuls
Salt
Pepper
Squid, washed
Paprika
Cooking Oil, 5-6 tablespoons


To Serve:
Lemon
Salad
Rice


The Lemon Sole was a fine, big fella and I cut it into pieces so it would cook a bit quicker. Tobi kindly had trimmed, gutted & beheaded him for me. (He's a great husband) And Minus all its bits & bobs, the fish weighed about 1 kilo in total. Simple is best for fish I think, so while some cooking oil was heating in a pan, I floured the Lemon Sole & seasoned it with a small bit of salt & pepper. Once the oil got nice & hot, I placed the fish in the pan and fried it for about 6 minutes in total, turning regularly until both sides were golden & crispy and until the fish comes away from the bone easily.
My lovely hubby, cooks the best calamari - EVER! I am yet to find it as good in any restaurant! So obviously, I let him to it. He tells me it's easy...
Wash & trim the squid. Then cut it into rings. Heat the cooking oil in a fry pan. Add about a teaspoon of  paprika to some plain flour, coat the squid in the flour, and when the oil is extremely hot, place the calamari in it. Cook for no more than 2 minutes! Squeeze some lemon juice over it & serve!
I just cooked some Basmati Rice & made a green salad to go with it. 


Not fancy, but damn good!