Monkfish With Lemon

Submitted by Barb G.

"We love monkfish--it is a lot like lobster. This recipe is easy and delicious."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 2-3

ingredients

• 1 lb monk fish
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 3⁄4 cup flour
• salt and pepper
• 1⁄2 cup white wine (optional)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons butter

directions

1. Cut monkfish into 8 pieces.
2. Dredge in flour seasoned with salt and pepper.
3. Heat skillet over medium heat; add 4 tablespoons butter.
4. Sauté fish in melted 1 minute on each side, till nicely browned.
5. Remove from skillet.
6. Add wine, lemon and parsley to skillet and reduce by half.
7. Add 3 tablespoons butter to lemon mixture, shake skillet.
8. Serve over fish.

Reviews

[Panda Rose]

Thanks Barb, this was just gorgeous and so easy to produce a fabulous meal. My DH thought there was too much lemon juice, I disagree and since I cook it...............! It did not make enough sauce for me so I will have to tweak it a bit next time. I think I didn't add enough white wine. I drank it instead.

 

[Katanashrp]

I was afraid that the sauce would be too acidic and too little of it (I also halved the butter in both steps), so I added some vegetable broth and it was perfect. Definitely restaurant quality. Thank you.

 

[Homegourmet]

Have prepared Monkfish before and was not pleased. This recipe was excellent. Did halve the butter for both steps (trying to cut down, you know!) and it still worked beautifully. Thanks Barb!

 

[cricketbird]

I thought this was fantastic!! I had heard that monkfish tasted much like lobster, and always wanted to try it. I've had it cooked this way several times, and my family and I absolutely love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[gamtnmike]

we loved this recipe. I added capeers to the butter sauce just before serving. Monk fish is a wierd fish but prepared this way was a huge hit with all diners!