John Dory

A spectacularly unattractive fish with alien-like features – but do not be put off by its looks, as John Dory is considered by many to be one of the best-tasting fish, with a delicious sweet flesh. It has a sizeable mouth which it uses to suck in large prey such as fish and shrimps, and a black spot on each side of the body, which is said to be the thumbprint of St Peter!

The flesh is creamy-white with a dense texture similar to Dover sole, that holds up well during cooking. Ideal pan-fried or grilled, John Dory works well with Mediterranean flavours and peppery sauces.

Adapted from Love Seafood

Stock Status
Without market demand, John Dory is a stock that has no formal assessment. John Dory is caught as a valuable by-catch in trawl and net fisheries. Avoid eating fish smaller than 29cm that haven’t had the opportunity to spawn yet.

Nutritional Information
John Dory is high in Phosphorus, Omega-3 fatty acids, Protein and Vitamin B6.