Bake-In-The-Bag Monkfish with Preserved Lemon Couscous

Monkfish medallions baked in foil parcels with spiced couscous and fennel, served with a refreshing cucumber and radish yogurt salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 602.6 kcals 3615.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 59.2 grams 355.2 grams
Fat 23.1 grams 138.6 grams
Protein 40.4 grams 242.4 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
2
piece
Preserved Lemons
washed, inner pulp removed, skin roughly chopped
Dairy
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
juice only
GrainsCereals
250
g
NutsSeeds
2
tsp
Cumin
ground
2
tsp
Coriander
fresh, chopped
0.5
tsp
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
to taste
OilsFats
90
ml
Olive Oil
extra virgin, divided for parcels
30
ml
Olive Oil
extra virgin, for salad
Seafood
1.2
kg
Monkfish Fillet
cut into 1cm thick medallions
Vegetables
6
piece
Spring Onions
thinly sliced
18
piece
Cherry Tomatoes
quartered
2
piece
Fennel
small bulbs, cored and sliced 5mm thick
1
piece
Cucumber
peeled, seeded and sliced
15
piece
Radishes
thinly sliced

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Mix couscous, cumin, spring onions, preserved lemons, coriander, and tomatoes in a bowl.
  • Slice the monkfish fillet into 1cm thick angled medallions.
  • Boil 180ml of water, add saffron, and remove from heat immediately.
  • Fold six large foil sheets in half to crease and then open them flat.
  • Stir 30ml of olive oil into the couscous mixture to coat the grains.
  • Add the saffron water to the couscous and stir to combine.
  • Grease the center of each foil sheet with oil and arrange sliced fennel on top.
  • Divide the couscous mixture equally over the fennel piles.
  • Place 2 to 3 slices of monkfish on top of each couscous portion.
  • Drizzle with remaining oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Fold and seal two sides of each foil parcel tightly.
  • Ensure three sides are sealed and position parcels with the top opening angled up.
  • Pour approximately 45ml of water into each bag and seal the final edge.
  • Bake on trays for 15 to 20 minutes, swapping shelves halfway through.
  • Remove puffed parcels from the oven and place on warmed plates.
  • Toss cucumber, radishes, yogurt, lemon juice, sumac, and oil in a bowl with seasoning.
  • Serve the parcels closed to be opened at the table alongside the salad.