Pan-Fried John Dory Fillets with Citrus Chilli Sauce and Pilaff Rice

Succulent pan-fried fish served with a creamy citrus sauce and oven-baked pilaff rice for a sophisticated dinner.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1640.2 kcals 3280.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 87.6 grams 175.2 grams
Fat 121.2 grams 242.4 grams
Protein 39.3 grams 78.6 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
85
g
Butter
for frying fish
100
g
Butter
for sauce
150
ml
Double Cream
for sauce
100
ml
Double Cream
for rice
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
juice and zest only
1
piece
Lemon
sliced for garnish
GrainsCereals
200
g
Basmati Rice
for pilaf
Liquids
250
ml
White Wine
for sauce
100
ml
White Wine
for rice
NutsSeeds
1
g
Salt
to taste
1
g
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
tbsp
Chives
freshly chopped for garnish
Seafood
2
piece
John Dory Fillets
fresh fillets
Vegetables
1
piece
Shallot
finely chopped for sauce
1
piece
Shallot
finely chopped for rice

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Heat 85g butter in a frying pan and fry the fish for 5 minutes per side until golden.
  • Fry one chopped shallot in a pan with 100g butter for 2 minutes.
  • Add 250ml white wine and simmer until liquid is reduced by half.
  • Stir in 150ml cream, lemon juice, and zest, then simmer for 3 minutes and season.
  • Boil 200g rice according to instructions and drain well.
  • Mix the rice with a shallot, 100ml wine, and 100ml cream in an ovenproof dish.
  • Bake the rice for 5 minutes at 180°C.
  • Plate the rice, top with fish, pour over the sauce, and garnish with chives and lemon.