John Dory With Fennel And Coriander & Lime Salsa

Name: John Dory With Fennel And Coriander & Lime Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 fillets John Dory; 6 tomatoes seeds removed and chopped; 1/2 lime; 1 handful fresh coriander finely chopped; 1 shallot large, finely chopped; 1 fennel small, sliced; plain flour well-seasoned, for dusting; olive oil; butter; salt; pepper; 1 pinch caster sugar

Servings: persons

2 fillets John Dory
6 tomatoes seeds removed and chopped
1/2 lime
1 handful fresh coriander finely chopped
1 shallot large, finely chopped
1 fennel small, sliced
plain flour well-seasoned, for dusting
olive oil
butter
salt
pepper
1 pinch caster sugar

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1. Combine lime, tomatoes, coriander, sugar, shallot and season to taste. Mix well.
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2. Ideally make at least 2 hours before serving and allow to sit covered in the fridge.
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1. Heat some olive oil in a saucepan to a medium heat and add the fennel, seasoning well.
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2. Cook the fennel slowly for about 10 minutes until soft and tender.
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1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees C
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2. Coat the fish in the seasoned flour
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3. Heat oil and butter in a large frying pan (preferably one that can also go in the oven) on a medium-high heat
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4. Fry skin-side down until crispy and golden brown - 4 minutes or so
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5. Turn fish and fry for a further 2 minutes on the non-skin side.
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6. Transfer to the oven and cook through for 5 minutes.
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7. Serve immediately!

128

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 fillets John Dory, 6 tomatoes seeds removed and chopped, 1/2 lime, 1 handful fresh coriander finely chopped, and more.

Yes, John Dory With Fennel And Coriander & Lime Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!