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John Dory Fillets with Orange Sauce and Vegetables

 

The Team

by The Team

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Serves4 serves
Prep time15 minutes
Cook time20 minutes
Ready in35 minutes

Ingredients:

  • John Dory Fillets:
  • Orange Sauce:
    • 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (about 2-3 oranges)
    • Zest of 1 orange
    • 2 tbsp honey
    • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
    • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
    • 1/2 cup fish or chicken stock
    • 2 tbsp butter
    • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Vegetables:
    • 1 large carrot, julienned
    • 1 cup broccoli florets
    • 1 leek, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • Salt and pepper, to taste
    • Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Vegetables:
    • Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
    • Add the sliced leek and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
    • Add the julienned carrot and broccoli florets to the pan. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme (if using), and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
    • Remove from heat and set aside, keeping warm.
  2. Prepare the Orange Sauce:
    • In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice, orange zest, honey, white wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard.
    • Bring to a simmer over medium heat, allowing the mixture to reduce by half (about 8-10 minutes).
    • Stir in the fish or chicken stock and continue to simmer for another 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
    • Whisk in the butter until the sauce is smooth and glossy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    • Remove from heat and keep warm.
  3. Cook the John Dory Fillets:
    • Pat the John Dory fillets dry with paper towels, then season with salt and pepper.
    • Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil and 1 tbsp of butter in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.
    • Add the fillets to the pan, skin-side down, and cook for 3-4 minutes until the skin is crispy.
    • Flip the fillets and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side until the fish is just cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
    • Remove from the pan and set aside.
  4. Assemble the Dish:
    • Place a portion of the sautéed vegetables on each plate.
    • Top with a John Dory fillet.
    • Drizzle the orange sauce over the fish and around the plate.
    • Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • For a more intense orange flavour, you can add a splash of orange liqueur (like Cointreau) to the sauce.
  • Serve this dish with a side of steamed baby potatoes or a light salad for a complete meal.

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