Bacon-wrapped Monkfish
This delicious recipe features succulent monkfish fillets wrapped in crispy bacon, enhancing the flavors with fragrant thyme and charred tomatoes. The combination of tender fish and savory bacon creates a delightful dish that is perfect for any special occasion or a cozy dinner at home. Serve with a side of watercress salad dressed in a tangy vinaigrette for a well-rounded and satisfying meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 400g monkfish tail, sliced into 2 fillets
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme , leaves stripped
- 12 rashers (about 140g/5oz) dry-cure rindless smoked streaky bacon
- 2 large tomatoes , halved
- 3-4 tbsp vinaigrette
- 225g bag watercress and salad leaves
Instructions
- 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.
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 258 calories
- Fat Content: 18 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 5 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 3 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 1 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 1 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 22 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 1.27 milligram of sodium
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