
Pan-Seared Monkfish with Lemon Butter Sauce
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- Serves 4
- Cooks in 25 mins (10m prep + 15m cook)
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Tastes:
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restaurant_menu Method
- 1.Season the monkfish fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 2.Dredge the fillets in flour, shaking off any excess.
- 3.Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 4.Add the monkfish fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- 5.Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside.
- 6.In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- 7.Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- 8.Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- 9.Return the monkfish fillets to the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, basting them with the lemon butter sauce.
- 10.Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- 11.Serve the pan-seared monkfish with the lemon butter sauce drizzled on top.
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- Make sure to pat the monkfish fillets dry before seasoning them. This will help achieve a crispy crust.
- For an extra burst of flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the lemon butter sauce.
- Serve the pan-seared monkfish with your favorite side dishes, such as roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.