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In a non-reactive saucepan coated with olive oil, saute the onion, celery, and carrots and garlic until caramelized.
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Add tomato paste and cook for 3 minutes.
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Deglaze with white wine, and reduce the liquid by half.
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Add crushed tomatoes, bay leaf, thyme, soy sauce, lemon grass, orange juice, and chicken stock.
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Reduce by a third, and check for seasoning.
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Strain the sauce and set aside.
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Season the monkfish with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
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Sear the fish over high heat in olive oil, using a pan large enough that the fish is not overcrowded.
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The fish is just cooked long enough to evenly brown the outside, about 2 minutes on each side.
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Pour off as much oil as possible.
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Deglaze with the vinegars.
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Add the reserved sauce, using just enough to cover the fish half way.
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Add the mushrooms and cover.
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Place in a preheated 350 degree oven until the fish is cooked through, about 15 minutes.
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Remove the pan from the oven, and add the butter and lemon juice.
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Check again for seasoning.
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Saute mushrooms with garlic and ginger in 1 tablespoon of olive oil over high heat, until caramelized, about 3 minutes.
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Add Sauteed mushrooms from below to the sauce.
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Check for seasoning.
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Place the potatoes and garlic in a saucepan and cover with cold water.
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Bring to a boil, and add enough salt to flavor the water.
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Boil for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft.
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Strain potatoes and place in a mixer fitted with wire whip.
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Whip at low speed, incorporating butter slowly.
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Increase the speed to lighten the potatoes and increase their volume.
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Check for seasoning, and set aside.
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Right before serving, mix the chopped herbs into the potatoes.
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To make a gremolata, combine the parsley, garlic and lemon zest.
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Set aside, and reserve for plating.
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PLATING: Place a serving of potatoes in the middle of a large bowl.
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Place the fish on top of the potatoes, and spoon the sauce and mushrooms around it.
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Garnish with gremolata.
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Wine Suggestion: King Estate, Oregon Pinot Noir, 1994 Vintage
