Easy baked John Dory recipe will become your new favorite healthy dinner. John Dory is a large fish and will feed your whole family. Very easy to prepare and goes well with many side dishes like rice, potatoes, quinoa or roasted vegetables.

How to make baked John Dory recipe

John Dory can be a very large fish and will definitely feed a lot of people. I used my biggest baking dish and i still had to chop little part of the tail to fit. If you have foil or parchment paper, its best to use it . This way you will not need to do any clean up really after the fish is baked.

Thinly slice tomatoes and zucchinis. My kids love these vegetables that's why i use it. You can use any vegetables you want. Onions always adds lots of flavor to any dish but there i used green onions instead. Because green onions also add a nice green color to the dish and we just love them.

Prepare the fish. If its already clean, all you need to do is to rinse it with cold water and place on top of sliced vegetables. I left the head attached but if you don't like it you can chop it off.

Season John Dory with salt, pepper and garlic powder. I don't like to add lots of seasoning on already flavorful fish. I think thyme will be great to add, either fresh or dry. Oh, and do not forget to add lemon! Cut lemon wedges and add to the baking dish and squeeze some juice on top of the fish as well.

Cook in a nicely preheated oven for 15-25 minutes, depending on the size of your fish. Mine took exactly 25 minutes to cook but hey its a 3 lb fish! So a 1 lb fish will definitely be cooked in less time. So this is a very easy John Dory recipe and even a beginner cook can make it.

sliced zucchinis and tomatoes and green onions

What is John Dory fish

Is it a good fish to eat?

Well John Dory is not a very pretty fish but very delicious and nutritious. It has lots of protein and Omega 3. This is something you want to eat weekly for a good health. Fish oil can not be replaced with anything else really. Just always make sure to eat a wild caught fish to get the benefits.

What does it taste like?

Baked John Dory has mild and slightly sweet flavor. Its very low in fat but the taste is very buttery and the flakes are soft and melt in your mouth. We really like this fish!

How much does it cost?

I purchased my John Dory fish online and it was pretty big, around 3 pounds. For a flat fish like that it means it was really wide. I paid 55 dollars so you do the math how much bigger fish would cost.

Why is it called John Dory?

Nobody knows for sure. Some people refer to the Dory fish, some to a person named John Dory from old ballads. My favorite explanation is this name comes from French words 'jaune doré' that means Golden Yellow.
Its funny that John Dory has two dark spots on both sides that confuse predators and let them get away successfully. Predators think that those spots are eyes that give the fish time to actually see them and escape.

raw john dory fish on top of sliced zucchinis and tomatoes

Expert notes

For easier clean up cover the baking dish with foil or parchment paper.
Depending in the size of your fish it may be cooked in more or less time. Use instant thermometer to check the internal temperature. It should show at least 145 degrees in the thickest part.
Add your favorite vegetables to roasted John Dory. If you like roasted belle peppers and onion, cut them thinly and add to the baking dish. It will be delicious! Try thinly slice potatoes and add them to John Dory as well.
Remove spiky fins before cooking.

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Side dishes

I really love how zucchinis and tomatoes turned out in this John Dory recipe. They are juicy, super flavorful and just zesty from the lemon. If feeding a crowd cook some white or brown rice or potatoes. It could be roasted potatoes, mashed or scalloped. Or simply boiled with dill and butter- my favorite!

Make a fresh spring salad with romaine lettuce or arugula, kale, cherry tomatoes, onion and cucumbers. Drizzle olive oil and a little bit of balsamic vinegar and enjoy your healthy dinner!

Another great side dish for white fish is broccoli. Perfect for late dinners and very healthy!

baked john dory fish with vegetables on a baking tray

Roasted John Dory Leftovers

You can easily store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Its recommended to eat fish as soon as possible because it goes bad so quickly. Do not freeze roasted John Dory.

Reheat in the microwave for couple minutes or in the oven at 400 degrees for 5 minutes.

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Mercury amount

Since most wild caught fish contain mercury its important to know how many servings of certain fish you can eat per week. According to this source, while swordfish, tuna or orange roughy should be only eaten couple time per week, John Dory consumption is not restricted and its not high in Mercury.

Hope you will like this baked john dory recipe. Please rate if you made it and leave a comment below if you have any questions.

Easy Baked John Dory

Yield: 5

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 John Dory fish
1 zucchini
3 tomatoes
1 cup chopped green onions
1 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ lemon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Spray baking dish with olive oil spray. Thinly slice zucchinis and tomatoes. Cut lemon. Place in the dish and top with half of chopped green onions.
Wash the fish with cold running water. Pat dry with paper towels and cover with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Add some spices inside as well.
Place fish on top of vegetables and bake for 25 minutes.

Notes

My fish was 3 lb. Please cook for much less time and use less salt if your fish is smaller.
For easier clean up cover the baking dish with foil or parchment paper.
Depending in the size of your fish it may be done in more or less time. Use instant thermometer to check the internal temperature. It should show at least 145 degrees in the thickest part.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 5 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 94Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 543mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 14g