John Dory with Tomato Salsa

John Dory with Tomato Salsa

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  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ medium red onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely grated
  • 12 dried tomatoes* (½ cup, diced finely)
  • 2 tbsp capers, roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped
  • 4 tbsp virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt & freshly cracked pepper
  • 2 john dory fillets
  • 2 zucchini sliced 5mm lengthways
  • 8 continental beans
  • 6 x 5mm slices butternut pumpkin
  • 1 red chili, cut lengthways and deseeded
  • Lemon wedges, to serve

For the salsa, heat the olive oil in a pan over low heat and gently fry the onion and garlic until soft. Pour this, along with the juices, into a bowl and add the diced tomato, capers, parsley and 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, mix well and set aside.

Heat a grill and brush or spray the vegetables slices with oil before cooking on both sides. Season and set aside. 

Pan-fry the fish fillets in a little oil, skin-side down, for about 1 minute. Depending how thick they are, it may take less time or it may take more. Turn the fillets over and cook the other side for about 1 minute. Season well. 

Pan-fry the lemon, cut side down, until caramelized. Arrange the fish, vegetables and salsa any way you wish. Serve immediately.

*Use dried tomatoes that are not brined or stored in oil

Serves 2

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