John Dory

Definition: John Dory

June 11, 2008

John Dory
You may notice this name from episodes of Hell's Kitchen.

An odd-looking fish found in European seas, the John Dory has a huge, spiny head and long, flat body. The fish's flesh is mildly delicate, and it can be grilled, sauteed, or poached. It's rarely imported into the US, which explains why Ramsay would like to have it on his American restaurants' menus.

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2 years 27 weeks

Our local Farmers markets in So Cal sell it for $5.25/lb. It freezes well and comes from New Zealand waters. Nice firm texture good for a quick lemon caper saute or blackened fish taco.

jhig 2 years 42 weeks

I've been watching Hells Kitchen this season and I hear the name "John Dory" every episode yet they never show whats cooking in the pan. I now know it a European fish!The world makes sense yet again.

jhig 2 years 42 weeks

I've been watching Hells Kitchen this season and I hear the name "John Dory" every episode yet they never show whats cooking in the pan. I now know it a European fish! The world makes sense yet again.

3 years 44 weeks

I sampled a John Dory in a mixed platter of fish in Morocco, very nice flavor.

4 years 1 week

Thank Goodness! Finally I know what a JOHN DORY is! My life is complete! Thank you.

4 years 2 weeks

How readily available is John Dory here in the US, and what would be an acceptable substitute??

jendudley 4 years 49 weeks

I heard him say that last night and me and my husband just looked at each other with question marks on our faces. Thanks for clearing that up.

ilanac13 4 years 49 weeks

ramsey is known to have lots of interesting things on his menus regardless of what country he's in. i do appreciate this post though since i really didn't know what it was and now i feel a bit more educated.

verily 4 years 49 weeks

It totally explains Dory's name (though she's really a regal tang fish).

verily 4 years 49 weeks

It totally explains Dory's name (though she's really a regal tang fish).

shoneyjoe 4 years 49 weeks

I've had John Dory in England. Never in the States though. It's really nice.

Linda McP 4 years 49 weeks

One of our local restaurants featured John Dory last week. Delicious!

teece81 4 years 49 weeks

wasnt Dory the name of Ellen Degeneres' character in Finding Nemo? Coincidence? I think not :)

freegracefrom 4 years 49 weeks

Thanks for the info, party! I was imagining it be spelled something like jondouri, hah.

doogirl 4 years 49 weeks

Thank you thank you thank you! Every episode we watch, my husband and I both say, "What the heck is John Dory?" Now we know it's a fish! Thank you Yum!

Rancher'sGirl 4 years 49 weeks

Thank you for the definition...I have been hearing him say "tandoori"! Must be my ears getting older!LOL

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