John Dory in Crazy Water

Method

1. Take a clove of garlic and crush it.
2. In a pan, add a generous amount of olive oil and place the crushed garlic.
3. Let the garlic brown slightly over medium heat.
4. Meanwhile, clean the John Dory (San Pietro): remove the fins with scissors, make incisions on both sides, and season the inside with salt, garlic, and parsley.
5. Place the fish in the pan with the garlic.
6. Add quartered potatoes around the fish.
7. Add halved cherry tomatoes (mix of red and yellow).
8. Add sliced scallion (spring onion).
9. Add pitted Taggiasca olives.
10. Add dried oregano.
11. Add a little lemon zest.
12. Increase heat and add a splash of white wine. Let the alcohol evaporate.
13. Season with salt and pepper; add a chili pepper if desired.
14. Add water until it reaches halfway up the fish.
15. Cook for exactly 10 minutes.
16. Check doneness: the flesh should easily separate from the bone.
17. Serve the fish with the vegetables and juices, garnish with fresh parsley.