Monkfish 'Scampi'

Crispy breaded monkfish pieces fried until golden and served with a zesty minty mushy pea dipping sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 473.4 kcals 2840.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 56.4 grams 338.4 grams
Fat 18.8 grams 112.5 grams
Protein 19.7 grams 118.2 grams
Cook Time
16 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
1
tbsp
Mint Sauce
ready-made
Dairy
1
piece
Egg
free-range, beaten
1
tbsp
Fruits
1
piece
Lime
juice only
GrainsCereals
100
g
Plain Flour
for dredging
250
g
Panko Breadcrumbs
Japanese style
Liquids
50
ml
OilsFats
100
ml
Vegetable Oil
for frying
Seafood
800
g
Monkfish Tail
trimmed, cut into 7.5cm x 2.5cm pieces
Vegetables
200
g
Mushy Peas
canned

Steps

  • Place the flour and breadcrumbs onto separate plates and beat the egg in a bowl.
  • Dredge monkfish in flour, dip in egg, and coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
  • Heat 0.5cm of oil in a frying pan over high heat until shimmering.
  • Fry fish in batches for 6 to 8 minutes until golden and crisp.
  • Drain the fried fish on kitchen paper.
  • Combine mushy peas, mint sauce, lime juice, soured cream, and water until smooth.
  • Serve fish in baskets with the dipping sauce on the side.