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Piquant Monkfish

Piquant Monkfish recipe, eat well on universal credit

This intact fish should have been £14.38 but I happened upon it with a yellow sticker price of £5.76. Probably the best £5.76 we’ve spent for a long time. Breaking it down into 2 fillets was a bit of fun for an old ‘Butchers Boy’, but we got there in the end and totally boneless it was one of the best meals we’ve had for ages!

Ingredients:-

1 Monkfish Tail de-boned. It’s not a very complex fish to de-bone but ask you fishmonger if you’re not confident with a sharp knife
2 Anchovies, chopped
2 Sun-dried Tomatoes, chopped
2 Tsp of Capers, chopped
The Zest of a Lemon, and wedges to garnish
Slices of Parma Ham, to wrap
A handful of Flat Leak Parsley, finely chopped
1 Tbsp of Olive Oil
2 Tbsp of Balsam Vinegar
A selection of Vegetables of your choice to tray bake, including Vine Tomatoes
Rocket leaves to garnish
Salt & Pepper to season

Method:-

(1) In a bowl mix the Anchovies, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Capers, Parsley, Lemon Zest and season with Salt & Pepper.
(2) Slightly overlap slices of Parma Ham and spread this mixture down the middle. You are aiming to be able to wrap each fillet entirely.
(3) Add the Monkfish Fillet.
(4) Wrap tightly to enclose and seal.
(5) Place your vegetable and Vine Tomatoes in an oven tray, drizzle with Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar and season with Salt & Pepper.
(6) Roast in a preheated oven at 170c for 10 minutes.
(7) Remove from the oven and add the Monkfish parcels.
(8) Return to the oven for 15 minutes, or until the Fish is cooked through.
(9) Remove from the oven and set the Fish aside for a moment.
(10) Plate the vegetables and slice the Fish parcels diagonally.
(11) Place the Monkfish over the roasted vegetables and drizzle with a little of the remaining juices.

We garnished ours with Lemon wedges and Rocket. This was one of those meals which we didn’t want to end!

 

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Ray Wings with buttery parsley & Caper Dressing recipeWhile hunting around the discounts at the local supermarket we found Ray Wings at less than £1 each. Sue isn't keen on fish generally, but this was a meaty fish a little like Tuna.
 
Ingredients:-
 
1 Ray Wing per person 
Plain flour (We used Gluten free but there is no difference as far as this recipe goes)
Salt and Pepper
Garlic Salt
Chilli Flakes
Onion Salt
Crushed fresh Garlic
50g of Butter
2 tbsp Capers
Soy Sauce
Chopped Parsley
1 Lemon, ½ Juiced and ½ cut into wedges
 
Method:-
 
(1) Marinated the Ray Wings in Soy Sauce and crushed Garlic.
(2) Season the flour with the Salt, Pepper, Garlic Salt, Onion Salt and Chilli flakes.
(3) Dredge the fish in the flour mixture until completely coated.
(4) Place a frying pan on a high heat and add ½ of the butter.
(5) Let sizzle and add the fish. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes flipping until golden brown on both sides.
(6) Keep warm under the grill.
(7) Place the pan back on the heat and add the remaining butter.
(8) Add the Capers and then the Parsley. Season with Salt.
(9) Squeeze the ½ lemon juice and stir.
(10) Spoon over the fish.
 
We served ours with Peas and New Potatoes and dressed the fish with the remaining Lemon wedges.

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