Dorada and Sea bream are the same fish. Different languages, different markets, one species — so a recipe calling for one works exactly as written with the other.
The one fish
Gilthead sea bream is recognizable by its golden spot between its eyes. It has firm white flesh with a sweet, delicate flavor and is farmed extensively across the Mediterranean. In Spain it is called dorada, in France daurade royale, in Portugal dourada. It is typically cooked whole — baked in salt, grilled over charcoal, or roasted with vegetables — and is a fixture of Mediterranean restaurant menus.
What to ask for, by country
One species, one fishmonger’s counter at a time.
| Country | Called |
|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | Sea bream |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Sea bream |
| 🇫🇷France | Daurade |
| 🇪🇸Spain | Dorada |
| 🇦🇷Argentina | Dorada |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Dorada |
| 🇵🇹Portugal | Dourada |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Dourada |
| 🇮🇹Italy | Orata |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Dorade royale |
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