Monkfish with Curried Lentils

Delicate monkfish slices gently poached in a flavorful base of curried lentils, aromatics, chicken stock, and creamy crème fraîche.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 288.1 kcals 1152.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 15.5 grams 62.1 grams
Fat 16.4 grams 65.4 grams
Protein 19.7 grams 78.6 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
1
tsp
Dairy
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
juice only
LegumesPulses
200
g
Liquids
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
peeled and finely chopped
2
tbsp
Coriander
freshly chopped
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
tbsp
Coriander
chopped, to serve
OilsFats
50
ml
Seafood
200
g
Monkfish
trimmed and thinly sliced
Vegetables
2
cm
Ginger
peeled and grated
1
piece
Carrot
peeled and finely diced
1
stalk
Celery
finely diced
1
piece
Leek
trimmed and finely diced
3
piece
Tomatoes
peeled, seeds removed, and diced

Steps

  • Squeeze the juice from the grated ginger using a cloth into a bowl.
  • Fry diced carrot, celery, and leek in olive oil for 5 minutes until soft.
  • Add garlic and cook for one additional minute.
  • Stir in curry paste, ginger juice, cooked lentils, and 300ml chicken stock.
  • Boil the mixture, then reduce heat and stir in tomatoes, coriander, and crème fraîche.
  • Season monkfish slices with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  • Stir the fish into the lentils and cook gently for 3 minutes.
  • Spoon the mixture into bowls and garnish with extra coriander.