Monkfish With Caper Butter Recipe

Name: Monkfish With Caper Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 monkfish medallions, 1/2-inch thick (about 2 pounds); 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; Salt and ground black pepper; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon finely minced shallots; 2 tablespoons drained capers; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon minced tarragon leaves; Lemon wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

12 monkfish medallions, 1/2-inch thick (about 2 pounds)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dry mustard
Salt and ground black pepper
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon finely minced shallots
2 tablespoons drained capers
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced tarragon leaves
Lemon wedges, for serving

1
Remove any gray membrane from the fish.
2
Mix flour and mustard together and season with salt and pepper.
3
Dip the fish slices in seasoned flour on one side only and arrange on a plate, floured side up.
4
Melt the butter in a small skillet.
5
Add the shallots and cook on medium until both the butter and shallots have browned and acquired a nutty aroma.
6
Do not allow them to blacken.
7
Remove from heat, stir in capers, season with salt and pepper and set aside.
8
Warm 6 dinner plates or a platter.
9
Heat olive oil in a large skillet, preferably cast iron.
10
When very hot, add the fish medallions, floured side down, and saute until they turn golden, no more than a minute or so.
11
Transfer them, cooked side up, to the plates or platter.
12
Briefly warm the caper sauce.
13
Add the lemon juice and tarragon and spoon a little of the sauce over each medallion.
14
Garnish with lemon wedges and serve.

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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: 12 monkfish medallions, 1/2-inch thick (about 2 pounds), 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon dry mustard, Salt and ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Monkfish With Caper Butter 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.

Monkfish With Caper Butter

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