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.

Dinner Seafood High Protein Rice John Dory

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

1640.2

kcal / serving

3280.4 kcal total

Carbs

87.6g

per serving

175.2 g total

Fat

121.2g

per serving

242.4 g total

Protein

39.3g

per serving

78.6 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

Butter

for frying fish

100

Butter

for sauce

150

Double Cream

for sauce

100

Double Cream

for rice

Fruits

piece

Lemon

juice and zest only

piece

Lemon

sliced for garnish

GrainsCereals

200

Basmati Rice

for pilaf

Liquids

250

White Wine

for sauce

100

White Wine

for rice

NutsSeeds

Salt

to taste

Black Pepper

freshly ground, to taste

tbsp

Chives

freshly chopped for garnish

Seafood

piece

John Dory Fillets

fresh fillets

Vegetables

piece

Shallot

finely chopped for sauce

piece

Shallot

finely chopped for rice

Method

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.