This John Dory with saffron is a simple dish to make but which remains very elegant for Christmas. This fine-fleshed fish will pair perfectly with the creamy saffron sauce and glazed vegetables. Ideal for your festive meals, it will bring elegant flavors, a light dish for the evening 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 mins

Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 4

Author: Gluten Escape Cooking method: Traditional Recipe themes: N Christmas

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 John Dory fillets

• 1 dose of saffron

• 200 ml of crème fraîche or lactose-free vegetable cream

• 1 shallot, finely chopped

• 1 Tbsp butter or olive oil

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

Preparation

1. Prepare the saffron sauce: Brown the shallot in butter or olive oil until translucent. Add the cream and saffron, simmer over low heat until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Prepare the glazed vegetables: Melt the butter with the sugar in a pan, add the vegetables and a little water. Cover and cook until soft and glossy.
3. Cook the John Dory: In a pan, cook the John Dory fillets for 2-3 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown.
4. Serve: Arrange the John Dory on a bed of glazed vegetables, topped with saffron sauce.

Keywords: holy stone recipe with saffron, Christmas recipe, gluten-free recipe, fish recipe

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