Spaghetti with Monkfish and Hot Peppers Recipe

Name: Spaghetti with Monkfish and Hot Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh monkfish, skin removed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, medium slice; 4 red jalapenos, seeded and chopped; 8 fresh, overripe plum tomatoes, roughly chopped; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/2 cup freshly chopped mint leaves, plus extra, roughly chopped for garnish; 1 pound spaghetti or spaghettini; 1/2 cup fennel leaves, roughly chopped

Servings: persons

1
Season the monkfish with salt.
2
Bring 6 quarts of water to a rolling boil and add 2 teaspoons salt.
3
In a 12 to 14-inch saute pan, heat the olive oil, garlic, jalapenos, monkfish and some salt and pepper and cook until the garlic and jalapenos are softened, but not browned, about 5 to 6 minutes.
4
Add the tomatoes and white wine and simmer 5 to 6 minutes more, until the monkfish is just cooked.
5
Add the mint leaves and stir through.
6
Remove the pan from the heat.
7
Cook the pasta according to the package directions until just al dente and drain.
8
Pour the hot pasta into the pan with the monkfish and stir gently to mix.
9
Pour the pasta into a warm serving dish and sprinkle with the fennel leaves and mint.
10
Serve immediately.

237

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound fresh monkfish, skin removed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, medium slice, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti with Monkfish and Hot 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spaghetti with Monkfish and Hot Peppers

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Variations & substitutions

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