Veal Bacon Wrapped Monkfish Recipe

Name: Veal Bacon Wrapped Monkfish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 monkfish loins, 6 to 7 ounces each; 1/2 pound veal bacon; 1 cup orange juice; 1 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1/2 cup virgin olive oil; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch white pepper; 1/2 pound mixed greens; 4 ounces citrus vinaigrette; 1 lobster, 2 pounds, steamed, shell removed; 1 cup white wine; 1/2 cup cognac; 1/2 cup sherry wine; 1 quart lobster stock; 2 tablespoons roux; 1 cup heavy cream

Servings: persons

4 monkfish loins, 6 to 7 ounces each
1/2 pound veal bacon
1 cup orange juice
1 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoons lime juice
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/2 cup virgin olive oil
1 pinch salt
1 pinch white pepper
1/2 pound mixed greens
4 ounces citrus vinaigrette
1 lobster, 2 pounds, steamed, shell removed
1 cup white wine
1/2 cup cognac
1/2 cup sherry wine
1 quart lobster stock
2 tablespoons roux
1 cup heavy cream

1
Wrap monkfish with bacon, overlapping bacon so there are no open spaces.
2
Sear on stove until crispy then roast in a perheated 400 degree F oven for about 10 minutes.
3
For the vinaigrette: mix all ingredients and whip very well.
4
For the lobster sauce: reduce wines until syrupy.
5
Add lobster stock and simmer for 1 hour.
6
Blend roux into sauce.
7
Add cream.
8
Toss greens with 4 ounces of vinaigrette.
9
Serve monkfish with greens, lobster and sauce.

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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

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 monkfish loins, 6 to 7 ounces each, 1/2 pound veal bacon, 1 cup orange juice, 1 tablespoons lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Veal Bacon Wrapped 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Veal Bacon Wrapped Monkfish

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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