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Pan-Fried Dory ‘w’ Parma Ham & Lemon
Pan-Fried Dory Recipe: I made this from some leftover Parma in the fridge, a frozen Dory fish fillet, a lemon, some butter, and sea salt and pepper. How’s that? No special orders are in. This was for Strawberry Blonde’s dinner today and becomes another recipe in the series of ChillaxBBQ Stay@Home.
This was a cracker. Very simple. Extremely tasty. And an absolute stunner plated up. Not a lot is done to the fish at all, it’s a plain and simple recipe.
I used one whole Dory fish fillet which, to be honest, is enough for 2 people, but Strawberry Blonde wolfed this down pretty much on her own. Any firm white fish fillet would work – so if you have Snapper, Cod, Grouper, and so on. all would be fine.
Also, the Parma could be replaced with Jamon, even Salami. You just want to use something savoury and salty.
Let’s have a look at this Pan-Fried Dory ChillaxBBQ Stay@Home Recipes
Strawberry Blonde asked for more Dory so a quick raid of the fridge and recipe was created for her today. Here it is all plated up. I think that looks exceptional. Perfect crust and super-crispy Parma Ham beneath. Stunning.
It really is simple, so here we go;
- In a baking tin drizzle both sides of the fillet with some Olive Oil;
- Then a good season with sea salt & cracked black pepper;
- All over the fish next with the juice of one fresh lemon;
- Cover one side of the fish fillet with the Parma Ham and if really thin Parma Ham use double-thickness;
- In your best frying pan (yeah my SCANPAN was out in force yet again) get it on the hob and steaming hot and then add in a good 2″ knob of butter;
- When that has melted pop the fish in on the fish side until it is browned and crusted as above;
- Flip it over using a fish slice onto the Parm Ham side and fry that off until that Parma Ham has crisped up;
- Flip it once more and make sure the fish has cooked all the way through;
- That’s it – I told you Pan-fried Dory was easy.
Carefully pick up the Pan–fried Dory and pop it on a nice serving platter with the Parma Ham on the platter. Give the fish another good squirt of fresh lemon juice a pinch of sea salt and cracked black pepper. Serve her up.
This really was a stunner of a simple fish dish, my Pan-Fried Dory. Flavour and texture explosions all over the place. ChillaxBBQ Stay@Home Recipe was 100% created from scratch from what we had in the freezer and fridge. Have a go.
Adapt it to what you have in your fridge. Strawberry Blonde loved it, so I am sure your kids would too. Don’t wait for fish on Fridays, get it going now. Strike whilst the pan is hot. Have a go @ Pan-Fried Dory ‘w’ Parma Ham & Lemon, and – ENJOY!!!
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Our Conclusions of Pan Fried Dory Recipes
Pan-fried Dory is a delicious and simple dish that showcases the delicate flavor of the Dory fish while achieving a crispy exterior. To make pan-fried dory, you’ll typically need dory fillets, flour or rice flour for coating, oil or butter for frying, and seasonings like salt, pepper, and lemon for flavor enhancement.
The process involves coating the fish fillets in flour, and pan-frying them until they’re golden brown and crispy on the outside while maintaining a tender and flaky interior.
One popular variation is the “Pan-fried Dory with Green Salad.” In this recipe, Dory fillets are seasoned with salt and pepper, then pan-fried in butter until they develop a golden crust. The fillets are served alongside a fresh green salad composed of ingredients like snow peas, pine nuts, feta, and snow pea shoots, creating a balanced and flavorful meal.
Another approach is the “Pan-Fried John Dory with Smoked Paprika Butter.” This recipe involves pan-frying John Dory fillets and serving them with a flavorful butter made by combining softened butter, smoked paprika, and olive oil. The smoked paprika butter adds a smoky and savory element to the dish, complementing the mild taste of the fish.
