Lobster-Style Monkfish

They say the fish that tastes most like shellfish is monkfish, and it's true. The first time I made this recipe, I loved it, and now every time I see monkfish on sale, I buy it because I have this recipe in mind—I love it! It's very pleasant on the palate and works great as an appetizer or for snacking.
You can use monkfish fillets, but I prefer to use the tail section if it's large, saving the fillets for another recipe with more sauce.
I recommend serving it with mayonnaise or cocktail sauce.
Lobster-Style Monkfish
They say the fish that tastes most like shellfish is monkfish, and it's true. The first time I made this recipe, I loved it, and now every time I see monkfish on sale, I buy it because I have this recipe in mind—I love it! It's very pleasant on the palate and works great as an appetizer or for snacking.
You can use monkfish fillets, but I prefer to use the tail section if it's large, saving the fillets for another recipe with more sauce.
I recommend serving it with mayonnaise or cocktail sauce.
Steps
- 1
Ask your fishmonger to separate the two fillets from the central bone and clean off any membranes or leftover bones.
- 2
Use the tail section and save the rest for another recipe. Season with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Cut a sheet of aluminum foil and spread a tablespoon of sweet paprika on it. Place the monkfish tail on top, roll it in the paprika until it's completely coated, then wrap it tightly in the foil. Seal the ends well, twisting them like a candy wrapper to keep it closed.
- 4
Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the wrapped monkfish, cover, and cook for about 6 minutes. After cooking, remove the fish and let it drain completely.
- 5
Once cooled, unwrap the fish and check the result. Let it cool completely, then transfer to a container with a lid and refrigerate for a couple of hours or until fully chilled. Once cold, slice into medallions about 1/2 inch (1 cm) thick using a sharp knife.
- 6
Make the cocktail sauce by mixing all the sauce ingredients together until smooth and creamy.
- 7
To serve, spread the sauce on a serving plate and arrange the monkfish medallions on top. Serve with crackers or toast as you like.
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