Monk fish is a delicious white fish that if you can get your hands on, you should definitely try. Monkfish is a type of fish known for its firm, white flesh and mild, sweet flavor, often compared to lobster. It is like a mix between a flakey white fish, and delicious and juicy lobster and is even known as “the poor man’s lobster.”

Ways to Cook Monk Fish:

Monk fish is super versatile, so it can be cooked many different ways. Because it has a firmer texture it holds up well when cooked, unlike some other white fish, and is also great when marinaded. Here are some of the best ways:

  • Pan Seared
  • Grilling
  • Poaching
  • Sous Vide
  • Roasting
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  • SERVINGS:  4
  • PREP TIME: 20 Mins
  • ACTIVE TIME: 30 Mins
  • TOTAL TIME: 3 Hr

This recipe is the perfect combination of sweet from the apples and savory from the mustard seeds and dark meat turkey! 

Ingredients:

  • 2 monk fish filets
  • salt and pepper
  • avocado oil
  • 6-10 tbsp cold butter, cubed
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 rosemary sprigs
  • 2 lemon slices
  • 3 tbsp water

Preparation:

STEP 1.

Season the monk fish with salt and pepper and dry on a paper towel.

STEP 2.

Heat a stainless steel pan to medium high heat and once hot, add avocado oil. Once the avocado oil is hot and at it’s smoking point, add the fish filets, presentation side down. Let it cook on this side for 5-10 minutes until a golden crust has formed.

STEP 3.

Once the first side is golden brown, flip the fish and decrease the heat to medium low. Add 1 tbsp of butter, 3 garlic cloves, rosemary and lemon slices. Baste the fish with the melting butter and herbs. Cook for another 5-8 minutes or until the fish’s internal temp reaches 130°F. Remove from the pan and discard the herbs and garlic.

STEP 4.

Add 3 tbsp of water to the pan and bring up to a simmer. Once it is simmering, turn the heat off. Stir in 6 tbsp of cold butter to emulsify and combine with the water. As the butter melts, make sure you stir, this will allow the butter and water to emulsify together and become creamy. Keep adding butter if you want to thicken the sauce. The more butter you stir in, the thicker the sauce will get. Stop once desired thickness is reached. Season with salt and adjust accordingly.

STEP 5.

Serve the beurre monte over the fish and enjoy!

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