John Dory (Whole Fish)

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John Dory is a quite beautiful fish that can be found from the Canaries to Scotland. It is also known as St Peter's Fish, with the distinctive black splodges on either side said to be the thumb and forefinger print of St Peter himself. It is a relatively abundant species in Cornwall, and as well as looking stunning, it is delicious too. It has quite a firm texture and sweet flavour.
We source good sized fish of about 1 kg, and you can choose to have them whole scaled and gutted, or filleted, depending on your preference. Each fish will be enough for 2-3 main course portions or 4-6 starters.

We source large dayboat fish from Newlyn, Looe and Plymouth
Relatively abundant species in Cornwall, although more information is required on stock levels, we only offer larger fish
Excellent source of Omega 3 oils and packed with essential vitamins and minerals
We recommend cooking fillets skin on, and it is robust enough to chargrill

Recipes & Cooking

John Dory is simply delicious. It has a firm texture and a sweet and light flavour, and is very versatile when it comes to cooking. Fillets can be chargrilled, roasted or panfried and work well with a variety of flavours. One of our favourite dishes is grilled Dory fillets served with olives, capers and rosemary and crispy salted potatoes on the side.

Health & Nutrition

John Dory is a very lean protein, and is packed with healthy Omega 3 oils and essential vitamins and minerals.

Sustainability & Provenance

This page is reproduced by kind permission of the Seafish Industry Authority. Fish can be sold whole or cut into fillets, steaks or cutlets. Most fishmongers and supermarkets will skin, clean, bone and fillet any fish for customers. It is convenient to classify fish as white, oil-rich or shellfish. Read more

We are currently offering FREE weekday delivery, with a minimum order value of £35.
We use DPD for all our deliveries. During busy periods, please be patient with DPD delivery drivers
Saturday delivery is £10 (for all orders under £100. For orders over £100, delivery is free)
Please note, delivery charges may change due to weekly / monthly promotions

Which courier do you use to deliver?

We work with DPD UK who provide us and our customers with a fantastic service.

How much weight do Live Lobsters lose when cooked?

The Lobster weight listed on our shop are 'live' weight. All Lobsters lose a small amount of weight once cooked. The general guideline would be:
10-15% loss for a Cooked Lobster
15-20% loss for a Cooked, Split and Cleaned Lobster

What to expect when you purchase a Lobster

Delicious White Meat - this can be found in the tail and claws of the Lobster
Tomalley - this is the soft green, red or black substance which is found in the body cavity of Lobsters that fulfills the function of both the liver and pancreas.
It is perfectly safe to eat and is often considered a delicacy. It may be eaten alone or used in sauces for flavour and as a natural thickening agent.

How soon can you deliver?

Normally this is within 48 hours (taking into account that we deliver Tuesday to Saturday). This allows us time to source, prepare, dispatch and deliver your order to you.

For example, if you place an order Monday, we can deliver Wednesday. Place an order on Friday, we can deliver on Tuesday.

However, please note that during busy periods this may be a longer leadtime.

What to expect when you order a Live Lobster

When you receive your lobster, remove it from the protective packaging that it has travelled in. Place the lobster on a tray, cover it with a damp cloth or tea-towel and put the tray into the refrigerator until you are ready to cook it. At 4oC, or below, a lobster will drift into a hibernative state. We would recommend cooking your lobsters within 24hrs of receipt

What to expect when you order a cooked Lobster

White Meat can be found in the tail and claws of the Lobster. In some female lobsters you may find Tomalley - this is the soft, dark green or red substance which is found in the body cavity of Lobsters, that fulfils the function of both the liver and pancreas. It is perfectly safe to eat and is often considered a delicacy. It may be eaten alone or used in sauces for flavour and as a natural thickening agent.

What to expect when you buy Live Mussels

Our mussels arrive with you live. To store them, leave them in the net that they arrive in. Twist the net so that any slack is taken up and place them in a bowl. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth or tea-towel and place it in the refrigerator until you are ready to prepare them. We would recommend using the mussels within 24-36hrs of receipt. NOT suitable for home freezing unless you cook them first

What to expect when you purchase Oysters

To store your oysters once they arrive, remove them from all packaging and place them on a tray, or plate. Make sure you place them cupped-side down, with the ‘flat’ side uppermost. Cover them with a damp cloth or tea-towel and place them in the refrigerator until you are ready to eat them. We would recommend eating the oysters within 24-36hrs of receipt. NOT suitable for home freezing unless you cook them first

What to expect when you purchase Crab Meat

We only sell fresh hand-picked Cornish crab meat and whilst the pickers are experts, they are not infallible. Please be aware that occasionally a small piece of shell may get left in the pot with the meat.

Can I amend or add to my existing order?

Please call one of the Team on 01208 262202 and we will assist you with this.

Will Fresh Fish Always Be Available?

Rest assured that we will make every effort to source fresh product for your order, however, if we are unable to do so for any reason, we will replace it with a frozen alternative.

The availability of all seafood at market can be impacted by many different factors – Seasonality, bad weather, tidal variations, which boats are landing, or even good old-fashioned fisherman’s luck… and in the current circumstances, unprecedented demand has further added to uncertainty.When fish happen to be plentiful at market, we try to buy a little extra which we expertly prepare and blast freeze, here on site, for just such an eventuality. The replacement should arrive with you frozen. Do not re-freeze seafood that has defrosted.

Unlike many of our competitors, we will NEVER send you frozen, or previously-frozen, lobsters. ALL our lobsters are cooked fresh to order on the premises. This allows for them to be frozen on receipt, should you wish to consume them at a later date

John Dory (Whole Fish)

Recipes & Cooking

Health & Nutrition

Sustainability & Provenance

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FAQs

What is the minimum order?

How much is the delivery charge?

Which courier do you use to deliver?

How much weight do Live Lobsters lose when cooked?

What to expect when you purchase a Lobster

How soon can you deliver?

What to expect when you order a Live Lobster

What to expect when you order a cooked Lobster

What to expect when you buy Live Mussels

What to expect when you purchase Oysters

What to expect when you purchase Crab Meat

Can I amend or add to my existing order?

Will Fresh Fish Always Be Available?

John Dory (Whole Fish)

Recipes & Cooking

Health & Nutrition

Sustainability & Provenance

You may also like

Whiting Fillets

Brill (Whole Fish)

Bois Boudran Dressing

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FAQs

What is the minimum order?

How much is the delivery charge?

Which courier do you use to deliver?

How much weight do Live Lobsters lose when cooked?

What to expect when you purchase a Lobster

How soon can you deliver?

What to expect when you order a Live Lobster

What to expect when you order a cooked Lobster

What to expect when you buy Live Mussels

What to expect when you purchase Oysters

What to expect when you purchase Crab Meat

Can I amend or add to my existing order?

Will Fresh Fish Always Be Available?

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