This John Dory with saffron is a simple dish to prepare, yet it remains very elegant for Christmas. This delicate-fleshed fish pairs perfectly with the creamy saffron sauce and glazed vegetables. Ideal for your festive meals, it will bring elegant flavors, a light evening dish, and a beautiful touch of color to your meal.

John Dory with Saffron and Glazed Vegetables

France

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Preparation time 10 mins Cooking time 20 mins Total time 30 minutes

Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 4 Special regime:

Naturally gluten-free

Cooking method: Traditional Recipe themes: N Christmas

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 John Dory fillets

• 1 dose of saffron

• 200 ml of fresh cream or lactose-free plant-based cream

• 1 finely chopped shallot

• 1 tbsp of butter or olive oil

• Salt, pepper
• For glazed vegetables:
• 2 carrots, cut into sticks
• 1 turnip, diced
• 100g of peas
• 1 tbsp of butter or olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• Salt, pepper

Preparation

1. To prepare the saffron sauce: Sauté the shallot in butter or olive oil until translucent. Add the cream and saffron, and simmer over low heat until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
2. To prepare the glazed vegetables: Melt the butter with the sugar in a pan, add the vegetables and a little water. Cover and cook until tender and glossy.
3. Cooking the John Dory: In a pan, cook the John Dory fillets for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
4. To serve: Place the John Dory on a bed of glazed vegetables, topped with saffron sauce.

Keywords: John Dory recipe with saffron, Christmas recipe, gluten-free recipe, fish recipe

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