John Dory with Parsley and Garlic Butter

Method

• Step-by-step method for John Dory with Parsley and Garlic Butter
• Pat John Dory fillets dry with kitchen paper to prepare for cooking
• Season both sides of the fillets with salt and pepper
• Mince garlic cloves and finely chop fresh parsley; set aside each separately
• In a small bowl, combine butter with chopped parsley and minced garlic, mixing until evenly blended
• Squeeze lemon juice and set aside for finishing the dish
• Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat
• Once oil shimmers, carefully place John Dory fillets in pan, skin-side down if skin-on
• Allow fillets to cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden
• Flip fillets gently and cook for another 2 minutes, or until fish is opaque and just cooked through
• Reduce heat to low, add the parsley–garlic butter mixture to the pan, spooning melted butter over the fillets as it foams
• Drizzle lemon juice over the fish while basting with the flavored butter
• Once the fish is glazed and the butter aromatic, transfer fillets to warmed plates
• Pour any remaining pan sauce over the fillets
• Garnish with a sprinkle of reserved fresh parsley
• Plate suggestion: Serve each fillet atop a warm plate, keeping the presentation clean and allowing the green of the parsley to contrast with the golden fish
• Serving suggestion: Pair with seasonal steamed vegetables or a simple green salad for a light, balanced meal