Monkfish Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Monkfish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 2 lbs (.9 kg) monkfish, in large whole filets, skin and membranes removed; 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil; 3 lg garlic cloves, minced; 3 lg red bell peppers, cored, seeded, cut into lengthwise strips; 3/4 cup (175 ml) whole almonds, toasted; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) saffron threads; 1/2 cup (125 ml) dry white wine; 1/2 cup (125 ml) fish stock; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) white pepper, or to taste; 1 oz (28 grm) sliced almonds, toasted, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 lbs (.9 kg) monkfish, in large whole filets, skin and membranes removed
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
3 lg garlic cloves, minced
3 lg red bell peppers, cored, seeded, cut into lengthwise strips
3/4 cup (175 ml) whole almonds, toasted
1/2 tsp (2 ml) saffron threads
1/2 cup (125 ml) dry white wine
1/2 cup (125 ml) fish stock
1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
1/2 tsp (2 ml) white pepper, or to taste
1 oz (28 grm) sliced almonds, toasted, for garnish

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (175 C.).
2
Bake the fish in a buttered baking pan for 15 minutes.
3
Let cool.
4
Cut into medallions and set aside.
5
Reserve the baking juice.
6
Heat the oil in a large skillet; add the garlic and peppers, and saute over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7
Grind whole almonds finely in a food processor and add to the skillet with the saffron, wine, stock, reserved fish juices, salt and pepper.
8
Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
9
Transfer to a blender or food processor and puree.
10
Return the sauce to the skillet, add the fish medallions, and heat through.
11
Serve immediately, with sliced almonds sprinkled on top.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs (.9 kg) monkfish, in large whole filets, skin and membranes removed, 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil, 3 lg garlic cloves, minced, 3 lg red bell peppers, cored, seeded, cut into lengthwise strips, and more.

Yes, Monkfish 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.

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