BBC MONKFISH RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Bring the stock to a simmer, add the prawn heads and shells and simmer for 20 minutes. Strain the stock into a clean bowl and set aside.
• Bring the vinegar and sugar to the boil in a small saucepan and simmer until reduced by half. Set aside.
• Heat the oil and butter in a large lidded saucepan. Stir in the garlic, onion, celery and green pepper and cook for 6–8 minutes or until soft. Add the white wine, salt, pepper, chilli flakes, tomatoes, fish stock and vinegar reduction. Simmer for 30 minutes, adding the oregano for the last 5 minutes.
• Discard any mussels with broken shells and any that refuse to close when tapped. Add the prawns, cod and mussels, cover the pan with a lid and cook for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toast the sourdough on both sides and carefully singe slightly over a gas flame. Rub the toast with the cut-side of the garlic and drizzle with olive oil.
• Before serving, discard any mussels that remain closed. Place a slice of the toast in each bowl, ladle in some stew and sprinkle with parsley.

Steps:

• Lay 1 monkfish tail fillet on a board, sprinkle with thyme leaves and season. Lay the other fillet on top with tapering tip in the opposite direction, so each end has one thick and one thin end butted together.
• Lay the bacon on a board, slightly overlapping and put the monkfish in the centre. Wrap the fish in the rashers so that it holds together quite firmly.
• Heat the grill for 3-5 mins. Line the grill pan, lay the monkfish on it, with the bacon joins underneath.
• Grill for about 7-10 mins until the bacon starts to crisp, then carefully turn over and cook for another 7-10 mins. At the same time, grill the tomato halves. As soon as the monkfish feels firm when pressed on top, remove and leave to stand for 5 mins. Save any pan juices from the paper and drizzle into the vinaigrette. Cut the monkfish into medallions, slightly on the diagonal. Dress the watercress salad with the vinaigrette and juices and divide between four plates. Place monkfish on top, season with pepper and serve tomatoes alongside. Nice with baby new potatoes.