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New Zealand Seafood Recipes

OREO DORY GRILLED OR PAN-FRIED WITH KIWANO SALSA

OREO DORY GRILLED OR PAN-FRIED WITH KIWANO SALSA
Ingredients
Preferred measurement of units  

Serves 4 

1 medium kiwano

1 Tbsp red onion, diced

¼ cup cucumber, diced

1 large tomato, seeded and diced

½ avocado, stone removed, diced

Juice of one small lime

3-4 drops hot chilli sauce

1 Tbsp chopped parsley

4 fillets smooth oreo dory (or other medium-textured species, e.g. butterfish, gurnard, blue cod, moki, tarakihi)

Method
Halve kiwano lengthwise & scoop out pulp from one half with spoon. Put into small bowl. Slice remaining kiwano & reserve for garnish. Mix pulp & remaining ingredients together & set aside while preparing fish.

Rinse fillets & pat dry.

Lightly oil grill rack or large pan. Preheat grill or pan over medium heat. Cook fish 3-4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.

Serve fish with salsa as a topping & garnish with reserved kiwano slices.
Dory, John
Omega 3: Good Omega-3
Color when cooked:
  • White
Flesh:
  • Medium
Cooking Methods:
  • Bake
  • Fry
  • Marinate
  • Microwave
  • Poach
  • Sushi / raw
Butterfish
Omega 3: Good Omega-3
Color when cooked:
  • White
Flesh:
  • Medium
  • Thick flakes
Cooking Methods:
  • Bake
  • Marinate
  • Microwave
  • Poach
  • Smoke
  • Fry
Gurnard, Red
Omega 3: Good Omega-3
Color when cooked:
  • White
Flesh:
  • Firm
  • Holds shape when cooked
Cooking Methods:
  • Bake
  • BBQ
  • Casserole
  • Fry
  • Poach
  • Steam
  • Sushi / raw
Cod, Blue
Omega 3: Good Omega-3
Color when cooked:
  • Pink flesh, whitens on cooking
Flesh:
  • Medium
  • Thick flakes
Cooking Methods:
  • Bake
  • Marinate
  • Microwave
  • Poach
  • Smoke
  • Soup/chowder
  • Fry
Tarakihi
Omega 3: Good Omega-3
Color when cooked:
  • White
Flesh:
  • Medium
  • Moist
  • Thick flakes
Cooking Methods:
  • Bake
  • BBQ
  • Curry
  • Fry
  • Poach
  • Marinate
  • Microwave
  • Soup/chowder
  • Sushi / raw