Lankan John Dory

October 24, 2021

Lankan John Dory

How good it is to be back in the swing of entertaining!

Check out this stunning Lankan John Dory, not just delicious, but a one-pot wonder guaranteed to impress. You’ll want to save this one for your next dinner party!

 

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 20 - 25 mins

Serves: 

 

Ingredients

From the Lankan Spice Box

  • ½ tsp unroasted curry powder
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp Ceylon Cinnamon powder
  • 7 cardamom pods, bruised
  • 7 curry leaves

 

Other Ingredients

  • 1 whole John Dory (flesh, 1-1.2kg)
  • 1 ½ tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 stalks of celery, finely chopped
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Handful of green beans, finely sliced
  • 1 can coconut milk (light)
  • 1 can of crushed tomatoes
  • Sea salt flakes
  • 2 tbs of lemon oil (we love @riovistaolives)
  • 1/3 bunch of fresh coriander leaves

 

Method

  1. Pre heat oven to 200C
  2. Heat a large skillet over moderate heat, add in the olive oil and stir fry the onions and celery. Add ginger garlic paste and stir through for 1 minute.
  3. Add the Lord & Lion Spice Box ingredients and cook for a few moments, allowing them to bloom in flavour.
  4. Add the green beans, tin tomatoes, coconut milk and ¾ cup of water.
  5. Bring to a rolling boil, then add in the John Dory and a good sprinkling of sea salt.
  6. Place in the oven and cook for 20-25 minutes on 170C or until the fish is just cooked through.
  7. Once cooked, allow to rest for a few minutes, dress with coriander and a dash of lemon oil.  Serve immediately with steamed rice and coconut yoghurt.

Recipe: @chefjasonroberts