Best Braised Monkfish In Milfoil Yarrow Recipes
MONKFISH ROASTED WITH HERBS AND OLIVES
Firm-fleshed fish can be described as "meaty" - monkfish fits this category - and are often best roasted in a hot oven. Tart lemon slices, aromatic herbs and olives enhance and complement that meatiness, just as they would roast lamb or chicken. A smear of rustic zesty black olive paste is the perfect condiment to complete this simple dish. Use whatever kind of olives appeal to you. At most supermarket self-serve olive bars you can combine 3 or 4 types in one container. I prefer a mixture of green and black whole olives with pits to roast with the fish. For the olive paste, pitted black olives are ideal. But it's fine to use just one type of olive, of course, and go pit-free throughout - it is a forgiving, malleable sort of recipe. To that end, if monkfish is unavailable, consider halibut, swordfish, grouper, sea bass or snapper.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, seafood, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Tie the monkfish fillets with butcher's twine at 2-inch intervals. Season with salt and pepper.
- Line the bottom of an earthenware or other low-sided baking dish with thyme and rosemary sprigs. Tuck bay leaves here and there, if using. Lay the fish on top of the herbs and drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Scatter the lemon slices and whole olives over fish. Set aside for 30 minutes to marinate. Heat oven to 425 degrees.
- Meanwhile, make the olive paste: Put pitted black olives, garlic and 1/4 cup olive oil in a small food processor and pulse to a rough paste. (Alternatively, chop olives finely with a knife and stir together with garlic and oil.)
- Roast fish, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned on top and firm to the touch. Check with a paring knife to be sure fish is cooked through. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Snip twine with scissors and remove from fish. Cut fish into 4 portions and spoon some of the roasted lemon slices and whole olives over the top. Dab each piece with a teaspoon of olive paste, or pass olive paste separately.
BRAISED MONKFISH NICOISE
I made this recipe years ago and it is very nice and savory. It's excellent with rice or mashed potatoes. If the olives have pits you can smash then to remove pits.
Provided by nsomniak6
Categories European
Time 40m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Lightly dust monkfish with pan-searing flour.
- Heat oil on MEDIUM in large braising pan. Brown monkfish lightly on all sides, 4-6 minute Remove monkfish; set aside. Discard all but 1 Tbsp oil.
- Lower heat to MEDIUM-LOW; add garlic and onions. Cook 2-3 min, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes and olives; cook 2-3 minute Add broth and marjoram sprig and return monkfish to pan. Bring to simmer and cover; cook 20-25 min, until fish reaches internal temp of 140 degrees. Check by inserting thermometer into thickest part of fish.
- Transfer fish to clean plate; continue to simmer sauce 5 min, until desired thickness. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over fish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.8, Fat 23.1, SaturatedFat 3.2, Sodium 404.5, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.1, Protein 2.2
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