What Is Monkfish and How Can I Use It?

Monkfish rewards a little know-how: how to choose it, cook it, store it, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 18 recipes to cook with it.

Recipes using monkfish

There are 18 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Pan-Fried Monkfish with Bunya Nut Hash, Rocket & Madamia Nut Pesto

Pan-fried monkfish, served with bunya nut hash, rocket and macadamia nut pesto

Seafood Pancakes

Rich and delicious. We used swiss instead of Gruyere and let out the monk fish using extra scallops. Loved the sauce, thick, creamy and rich with a subtle garlic flavor throughout. The creamy sauce enveloped the seafood stuffed crepes and then we topped them with some leftover sauce and a sprinkled on some parsley for color. Delicious, decadent breakfast. Fairly easy to make too.

Seafood Cocktail in a Shell

Vermouth-poached monkfish or halibut nestled in golden shortcrust pastry shells with a zesty dill and mustard mayo. An elegant seafood starter that comes together in just 20 minutes.

Monkfish Kebob with Vegetables

Monkfish kebobs marinated in white wine, lemon, garlic, and herbs then broiled with onions, peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and corn on the cob. Firm, meaty fish that holds up on skewers.

Tournedos of Lotte with Lobster

Tournedos of lotte (monkfish) with lobster, sauteed monkfish medallions plated with lobster meat in a silky Cognac-cream sauce enriched with homemade lobster butter. An elegant French restaurant classic for special occasions.

Cassoulet De Poissons

A seafood twist on classic French cassoulet: golden-seared trout, monkfish, and scallops layered with slow-simmered white beans and tomatoes, finished under a crispy breadcrumb gratin.

Tournedos of Lotte with Lobster & Lobster Butter

Seared monkfish tournedos paired with lobster meat in a Cognac cream sauce finished with homemade lobster butter. A show-stopping French seafood dish worthy of a fine dining experience at home.

Alaska Matelote

French seafood stew (matelote) with canned salmon, prawns, mussels, white fish, and mushrooms simmered in cider-stock broth with basil and lemon: hearty mixed seafood soup.

Monkfish with Ginger Sauce

Oven-baked monkfish in a ginger cream sauce made with white wine, fish stock, and heavy cream. Includes a from-scratch fish stock recipe. Restaurant-quality seafood entree.

Monkfish Chili

Monkfish chili with kidney beans, bell peppers, and a bold spice blend of cumin, cayenne, and Cajun seafood seasoning. A seafood twist on classic chili with real depth.

Bombay Monkfish

Elegant baked monkfish and shrimp in individual ramekins with a curried saffron cream custard. A stunning starter or light lunch for two when doubled up. Serves 4.

Tropical Fish Kebabs

Tropical fish kebabs with monkfish marinated in lime, ginger, garlic, and green chili, skewered with mango, banana, and red bell pepper. A colorful Caribbean-inspired grilled seafood dinner.

Fish Stew

South Indian fish stew with monkfish, tamarind, coconut, mustard seeds and asafoetida. Fragrant Kerala-style seafood curry served over saffron rice.

Best Monkfish with Almonds, Sweet Red Peppers & Saffron

Monkfish with Almonds, Sweet Red Peppers and Saffron recipe

Seafood Crepes

Seafood crepes stuff thin pancakes with poached monkfish, scallops, and shrimp bound in a garlic-infused Gruyère cream sauce, then bake until bubbling. A French bistro starter or light luncheon dish that punches well above its ingredient list.

Monkfish Kebabs

Mediterranean monkfish kebabs marinated in olive oil, lemon, garlic, and rosemary, then grilled with bell pepper between meaty cubes of fish. A firm fish that grills like lobster without falling apart.

Monkfish with Garlic & Herb Butter (Irish)

Monkfish with Garlic and Herb Butter (Irish) recipe

Monkfish Stir Fry

Monkfish stir fry with flour-dredged fish cubes, celery, zucchini, red pepper, and mushrooms tossed in soy sauce and sherry. A quick wok dinner with meaty fish and crisp vegetables.

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