John Dory on a Bed of Greens

Name: John Dory on a Bed of Greens
Ingredients: 2 cups loosely packed slivered fresh spinach leaves; 2 John Dory (St. Peter’s fish) fillets, (about 6 ounces each); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; ½ cup loosely packed slivered fresh basil leaves; 1 lemon half; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation info

2
portions

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The New Basics Cookbook

By Sheila Lukins and Julee Rosso

Published 1989

About

A light preparation for this fish, also known as St. Peter’s fish. Look for it in the market or ask your fishmonger to let you know when he has it, as it tends to be a bit hard to find.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup loosely packed slivered fresh basil leaves
2

Fish course
Sauce
Gluten-free
Pescatarian

Method

Melt the butter on full power (650 to 700 watts) for 2 minutes in a 10 inch microwave-safe pie plate. Quickly add the basil and spinach, stirring until slightly wilted.
Arrange the fillets in the dish, spooning the greens on top. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 4 min