Grilled Monkfish Loins with Roasted Eggplant and Poblano Peppers Recipe

Name: Grilled Monkfish Loins with Roasted Eggplant and Poblano Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds whole monkfish loin; 1 tablespoon ground cumin seed (whole seed preferred); 1 tablespoon hot hungarian paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro sprigs, roughly chopped; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 3/4 pounds tiny baby eggplant, or purple asian eggplant, cut in half; 4 fresh poblano peppers, quartered and seeded; 4 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and Pepper; 4 sprigs rosemary leaves, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; 2 tablespoons chili oil; 4 limes, quartered; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 pounds whole monkfish loin
1 tablespoon ground cumin seed (whole seed preferred)
1 tablespoon hot hungarian paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup fresh cilantro sprigs, roughly chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3/4 pounds tiny baby eggplant, or purple asian eggplant, cut in half
4 fresh poblano peppers, quartered and seeded
4 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and Pepper
4 sprigs rosemary leaves, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons chili oil
4 limes, quartered
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1
Combine the cumin, paprika, cayenne, cilantro, garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil and monkfish in a large dish and marinate refrigerated from 1 to 2 hours before cooking.
2
Rub the marinade well into the monkfish loin.
3
Prepare an outdoor barbecue grill with good charcoal briquettes or wood chips stacked against one side of the grill and let them burn until ash white.
4
Brush the eggplant and peppers lightly with the olive oil and place them skin-side-down on the opposite side of the grill -- not over direct heat.
5
Roast 4 to 5 minutes on each side until well grilled and cooked.
6
Remove to a warm platter and reserve while grilling the fish.
7
Season the monkfish loins with salt and pepper and grill the fish in the same indirect manner for 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
8
Serve the monkfish by carving into slices and sprinkling with the garnish of rosemary, pine nuts, chili oil and lime wedges.

370

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds whole monkfish loin, 1 tablespoon ground cumin seed (whole seed preferred), 1 tablespoon hot hungarian paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Grilled Monkfish Loins with Roasted Eggplant and Poblano Peppers falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Monkfish Loins with Roasted Eggplant and Poblano Peppers

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