Monkfish Gratin Recipe

Name: Monkfish Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 c. butter or margarine, melted; 3/4 c. fresh bread crumbs; 3 garlic cloves, chopped fine; 1/3 c. minced fresh parsley; 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice; salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 1/2 lb. monkfish, membrane removed and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch thick medallions; lemon wedges (for serving); 6 to 12 frozen puff pastry patty shells; 1/4 c. unsalted butter or margarine; 1 lb. peeled crawfish tails; 1/2 lb. (1-inch) mushrooms; 1 c. Seafood Stock or 1 (8 oz.) bottle clam juice; 1/2 pt. whipping cream (1 c.); salt and finely ground black pepper to taste; red cayenne pepper to taste; dash of onion powder; dash of garlic powder; 1 1/2 Tbsp. minced parsley; 3 green onions, chopped; curly parsley sprigs

Servings: persons

1/3 c. butter or margarine, melted
3/4 c. fresh bread crumbs
3 garlic cloves, chopped fine
1/3 c. minced fresh parsley
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 lb. monkfish, membrane removed and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch thick medallions
lemon wedges (for serving)
6 to 12 frozen puff pastry patty shells
1/4 c. unsalted butter or margarine
1 lb. peeled crawfish tails
1/2 lb. (1-inch) mushrooms
1 c. Seafood Stock or 1 (8 oz.) bottle clam juice
1/2 pt. whipping cream (1 c.)
salt and finely ground black pepper to taste
red cayenne pepper to taste
dash of onion powder
dash of garlic powder
1 1/2 Tbsp. minced parsley
3 green onions, chopped
curly parsley sprigs

1
Bake patty shells according to package directions; keep warm. Melt butter or margarine in a heavy 10-inch skillet.
2
Add crawfish; saute 5 minutes, stirring.
3
Remove crawfish with a slotted spoon; set aside.
4
Add mushrooms to skillet; saute until liquid is reduced to a glaze and mushrooms are caramelized.
5
Add stock or clam juice to deglaze pan, scraping up all browned bits from pan.
6
Cook over medium heat until liquid is reduced by 1/2. Add cream, seasonings and minced parsley.
7
Again, reduce by 1/2. Stir in green onions.
8
Return crawfish to sauce; cook just to heat through.
9
Serve in patty shells.
10
Garnish with parsley.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 c. butter or margarine, melted, 3/4 c. fresh bread crumbs, 3 garlic cloves, chopped fine, 1/3 c. minced fresh parsley, and more.

Yes, Monkfish Gratin 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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Monkfish Gratin

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