Peppered Monkfish with Sweet Potato Fondant

Pan-seared peppered monkfish served over oven-braised sweet potato fondant with crispy pancetta and a creamy soy reduction.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 782.4 kcals 782.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 23.5 grams 23.5 grams
Fat 52.8 grams 52.8 grams
Protein 54.2 grams 54.2 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
1 person
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
1
tsp
Dairy
30
g
15
ml
Double Cream
a splash
Liquids
70
ml
Chicken Stock
or vegetable stock
Meat
4
slice
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
peeled and crushed
1
tsp
Thyme
fresh leaves
1
tbsp
Black Pepper
freshly ground
1
piece
Chives
to garnish
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Seafood
200
g
Monkfish
cut into chunks
Vegetables
0.5
piece
Sweet Potato
peeled and sliced
1
tsp
Ginger
grated

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 220°C.
  • Melt butter in a pan and add garlic, sweet potato slices, thyme, and stock.
  • Transfer the pan to the oven and cook for 10-15 minutes until the potato is tender.
  • Coat the monkfish in black pepper and ginger.
  • Heat oil in a pan and cook the fish for 4-6 minutes.
  • Add cream and soy sauce to the fish pan and reduce for a few minutes.
  • Fry pancetta in a hot non-stick pan for two minutes per side until crispy.
  • Place sweet potato on a plate, top with monkfish and pancetta, and garnish with chives.