Pan-Seared John Dory & Sesame Greens
with Coconut Lemongrass Sauce & Garlic Rice
Tonight we’re bringing all the luxe, without all the fuss. Buttery John Dory takes centre stage, simmered in a fragrant and creamy ginger and lemongrass sauce. Fragrant rice acts as the perfect base, while sesame greens and toasted almonds add a delightful crunch.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Ingredients
1 sachet
Mixed Sesame Seeds
(Contains: Sesame; May be present: Soy)
1
Hapuku Fillet
(Contains: Fish; )
1 packet
Green beans
1 packet
Ginger & Lemongrass Paste
(May be present: Soy, Almond, Wheat, Milk, Fish, Cashew, Sesame, Gluten, Eggs)
1
Baby Broccoli
1 sachet
Sesame Seeds
(Contains: Sesame; May be present: Soy)
2
Garlic
1 packet
Basmati Rice
1 packet
Soy Sauce Mix
(Contains: Wheat, Gluten, Soy; )
1
Lemon
1 sachet
Chilli Flakes
1 packet
Coconut Milk
1 packet
Slivered Almonds
(Contains: Almond; )
Not included in your delivery
1 drizzle
olive oil
20 g
butter
(Contains: Milk; )
1.5 cup
water
1 tsp
sesame oil
(Contains: Sesame; )
½ tbs
brown sugar
Nutrition Values
Cooking Steps
• 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 until tender, 4-5 minutes. • Add mixed sesame seeds and cook, tossing, until golden, 2-3 minutes. • Add the sesame oil and a good squeeze of lemon juice. Season to taste, 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. TIP: Add extra oil between batches if needed so the fish doesn't stick to the pan.
• 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 the 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 and lemongrass sauce. • Garnish with slivered almonds and serve with any remaining lemon wedges. Enjoy!
