Delicate pan-seared John dory meets vibrant sesame-kissed greens in this elegant yet effortless dish. The real star? A silky coconut lemongrass sauce that’s bursting with fragrant, citrusy goodness. Served over fluffy, garlicky rice, every bite is a perfect balance of rich, bright, and utterly satisfying flavours.
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2 clove
garlic
1 packet
basmati rice
1 bunch
baby broccoli
1 packet
green beans
½
lemon
1 sachet
sesame seeds
(Contains: Sesame; )
1 packet
John Dory Fillets
(Contains: Fish; )
1 packet
Ginger & Lemongrass Paste
(May be present: Eggs, Milk, Gluten, Soy, Fish, Sesame, Almond. )
1 packet
coconut milk
2 packet
soy sauce mix
(Contains: Gluten, Soy; May be present: Eggs, Fish, Milk, Sesame, Almond, Brazil Nut, Cashew, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Pecan, Pistachio, Walnut, Pine Nut. )
½ tbs
brown sugar
(May be present: Gluten, Milk, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Almond, Cashew, Pistachio, Walnut. )
pinch
Chilli Flakes
1 packet
Crushed Peanuts
(Contains: Peanuts; May be present: Wheat, Sesame, Milk, Soy, Almond, Brazil Nut, Cashew, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Pecan, Pistachio, Pine Nut, Walnut. )
olive oil
20 g
butter
(Contains: Milk; )
1.5 cup
water
1 tsp
sesame oil
(Contains: Sesame; )
• Finely chop garlic. • In a medium saucepan, heat the butter with a dash of olive oil over medium heat. Cook garlic until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. • Add the water and a generous pinch of salt to the pan, then bring to the boil. • Add basmati rice, stir, cover with a lid and reduce heat to low. Cook for 10 minutes, then remove from heat and keep covered until rice is tender and water is absorbed, 10 minutes.
TIP: The rice will finish cooking in its own steam so don’t peek!
• Meanwhile, halve any thicker stalks of baby broccoli lengthways. • Trim green beans. • Cut lemon into wedges.
• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook baby broccoli and green beans, tossing, until tender, 4-5 minutes. • Add sesame seeds and cook, tossing, until golden, 2-3 minutes. • Add the sesame oil and a good squeeze of lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper, transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, discard any liquid from John dory fillet packaging. Slice fish in half crossways to get 1 piece per person. • Wipe out the frying pan, then return to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Season fish on both sides with salt and pepper. • When oil is hot, cook fish in batches until just cooked through, 5-6 minutes each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
TIP: White fish is cooked through when the centre turns from translucent to white.
• Return the frying pan to medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook ginger & lemongrass paste until fragrant, 1 minute. • Add coconut milk, soy sauce mix, the brown sugar and a pinch of chilli flakes (if using). Cook until slightly thickened, 3-4 minutes. • Return fish to the pan and gently turn to coat. Season to taste.
TIP: Cover the pan with a lid if the paste starts to spatter!
• Divide garlic rice between bowls. • Top with sesame greens and pan-seared John dory. • Spoon over coconut lemongrass sauce. • Garnish with crushed peanuts and serve with any remaining lemon wedges. Enjoy!