Monkfish recipes

Monkfish is a firm, meaty fish with a sweet and delicate flavour. It doesn’t come cheap though, so make the most of it using our monkfish recipes including curries, bouillabaisse and bourride.

We’ve got spins on classics, like Tom Kerridge’s curried monkfish wellington. Add some heat to your life with a spicy braised monkfish, or opt for a fragrant, vibrant recipe like José Pizarro’s seared saffron recipe.

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Tom Kerridge’s curried monkfish wellington

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Tom Kerridge’s curried monkfish wellington

Tom Kerridge's spin on a classic wellington uses a spiced monkfish loin encased in fragrant coconut rice, enveloped in puff pastry.

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José Pizarro’s seared saffron monkfish with black-eyed beans

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José Pizarro’s seared saffron monkfish with black-eyed beans

Celebrated chef Jose Pizzaro shares one of his favourite family recipes, golden seared monkfish served with tomatoes and black-eyed beans.

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Simple fish stew

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Simple fish stew

Rick Stein uses prawns, monkfish and mussels in his simple fish stew for maximum flavour without any hassle. Don't forget to serve with lots of bread!

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Spicy braised monkfish

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Spicy braised monkfish

This spicy braised monkfish dish, from Caroline Hwang's new cookbook, Korean Food Made Easy, is ever so simple to make and served with noodles

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Provençal bourride (fish stew with aïoli)

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Provençal bourride (fish stew with aïoli)

This French-style fish stew is made with aïoli giving it a rich, creamy and garlicky flavour that demands to be mopped up with crusty bread.

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Bouillabaisse with fennel and bay

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Bouillabaisse with fennel and bay

Debbie Major's bouillabaisse with fennel recipe is a French classic. Serve with rouille (a spiced garlic and red pepper mayonnaise) and a sprinkling of cheese.

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Monkfish with salsa

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Monkfish with salsa

Tender monkfish fillets find are matched with Asian-style chilli-spiced fried aubergine slices and a fresh tomato salsa. A sophisticted supper for friends.

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Monkfish wrapped in Parma ham

Monkfish wrapped in Parma ham

This classic dinner party dish of monkfish wrapped in Parma ham has got BAGS of flavour from anchovies, lemon zest and the salty tang of the Parma ham.

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Monkfish in Parma ham

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Monkfish in Parma ham

This quick and easy monkfish recipe is a surefire way to impress at any dinner party - and it's very easily doubled.

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Roast monkfish fillet with red wine sauce

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Roast monkfish fillet with red wine sauce

This delicate monkfish and red wine recipe is simple and makes for a great main course at any dinner party.

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Monkfish curry

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Monkfish curry

A South Indian-style fish curry, also known as meen kolumbu. You can also use tuna, salmon or halibut in place of monkfish.

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Spiced monkfish with chicory and orange butter sauce

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Spiced monkfish with chicory and orange butter sauce

This spiced monkfish recipe has a chic chicory and butter sauce. Worth every second of time spent in the kitchen for a dinner party.

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