Latin Name: Zeus faber
Weight: 0.8–1.5kg, up to 3.5kg
Length: 30–40cm
Family: John dory belong to the Zeidae family (dories).
- Wild Caught
- Farmed
Location
They are solitary fish that have a range of habitats, from reefs to sand and mud bottoms. John dory are found in the warm waters around the North Island of New Zealand, most commonly north of the Bay of Plenty.
Sustainability
Sustainability of this New Zealand fish stock is ensured through the world-leading Fisheries Act and Quota Management System (QMS). The QMS guides the sustainable use of New Zealand fisheries. Find out what the QMS is and how it works.
Fishing Methods
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Nutrition
Source: Biotin (vitamin B7), Iodine, Phosphorus, Potassium
Good Source: Niacin (vitamin B3), Vitamin B12, Selenium, Omega-3 fatty acids
Seafood is a highly nutritious food and is a great source of protein. Many species are low in saturated fat and a number of them are a good source of Omega 3.
Did you know?
John dory’s thin profile front-on helps it sneak up on prey. Its large eyes at the front of its head give it bifocal vision – another helpful attribute in sizing up the whereabouts of the next meal.
Cooking Tips
John dory flesh is white when cooked, with medium flakes. Fillets can be boned easily in this medium to firm textured fish. Try it;
- baked
- fried
- marinated
- poached
- sushi/raw
