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.
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.
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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