Dorada in Spanish

2 servings

60 minutes

Spanish dorada is a true gastronomic journey to the heart of the Mediterranean. This recipe reflects the traditions of Spanish cuisine, where the freshness of ingredients and rich aromas play a key role. Baked with lemon and a fragrant marinade of garlic, parsley, and saffron, the fish acquires a tender texture and rich flavor with a hint of citrus acidity. The side dish is potatoes soaked in spices and olive oil, becoming soft inside and crispy outside. This dish pairs perfectly with a glass of white wine and evokes sunny evenings on the Spanish coast. Serve dorada hot, sprinkled with fresh lemon zest and a pinch of chili pepper for added spiciness. The aroma and taste of this fish will make dinner unforgettable.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 906.6
• Proteins: 102g
• Fats: 17g
• Carbohydrates: 96g

Ingredients

• Dorada: 1 kg
• Red Potatoes: 6 pc
• Onion: 1 head
• Extra virgin olive oil: 10 tbsp
• Garlic: 3 clove
• Parsley: 10 g
• Chili pepper: 0.5 pc
• Saffron: 0.5 tsp
• Lemon: 2 pc
• Sea salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Clean, gut, and dry the dorado well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dorada: 1 kg

2. Marinade for fish: blend a bunch of parsley, garlic, 5 tablespoons of olive oil, and 4 tablespoons of water. Add the juice of 1 lemon to half of the mixture and mix. Season the fish with salt and pepper, then coat it with the marinade.

   Required ingredients:

   • Parsley: 10 g
   • Garlic: 3 cloves
   • Extra virgin olive oil: 10 tablespoons
   • Lemon: 2 pieces
   • Sea salt:  to taste

3. Marinade for vegetables: take crushed garlic and parsley, add salt, ground saffron petals, and 3 tablespoons of water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Parsley: 10 g
   • Garlic: 3 cloves
   • Saffron: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Sea salt:  to taste

4. Slice the potatoes into 0.4 cm rounds and the onions into 0.2 cm rings. Mix the chopped vegetables with the vegetable marinade and place them on a greased baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and bake in the oven for 20 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red Potatoes: 6 pieces
   • Onion: 1 head
   • Extra virgin olive oil: 10 tablespoons

5. After 20 minutes, place the dorada on the potatoes and generously drizzle with olive oil, then add the remaining lemon cut into wedges on top. Cook for another 15-20 minutes. The dorada should be juicy and tender, but definitely not overcooked.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dorada: 1 kg
   • Extra virgin olive oil: 10 tablespoons
   • Lemon: 2 pieces

6. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with thin strips of lemon zest and chili pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chili pepper: 0.5 piece
   • Lemon: 2 pieces

7. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.