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.
1
Clean, gut, and dry the dorado well.
- Gilt-head bream (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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Gilt-head bream (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.
- Chili pepper: 0.5 piece
- Lemon: 2 pieces
7
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
