Pistachio-Crusted Monkfish with Crushed Potatoes and Sauce Vierge

Pan-fried pistachio-crusted monkfish served with buttery chive potatoes and a warm cherry tomato and basil sauce vierge.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1420.5 kcals 1420.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 38.6 grams 38.6 grams
Fat 126.4 grams 126.4 grams
Protein 42.8 grams 42.8 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
1 person
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
25
g
Butter
unsalted
25
g
Butter
for potatoes
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
juice only
GrainsCereals
1
tbsp
NutsSeeds
55
g
Pistachio Nuts
shells removed
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground
1
tbsp
Chives
chopped fresh
1
handful
Basil
fresh leaves torn
OilsFats
1
tbsp
5
tbsp
Olive Oil
for sauce
Seafood
125
g
Monkfish Tail
de-boned and trimmed
Vegetables
100
g
New Potatoes
cut in half
6
piece

Steps

  • Crush the pistachio nuts using a pestle and mortar.
  • Mix the crushed nuts, flour, sesame seeds, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Spread the mixture on a tray and roll the monkfish in it to coat thoroughly.
  • Fry the fish in butter and oil for 6-7 minutes until golden-brown.
  • Boil the potatoes for 10-12 minutes until tender.
  • Drain the potatoes and crush them with a fork.
  • Mix butter and chives into the crushed potatoes.
  • Heat the sauce ingredients in a pan until the tomatoes soften.
  • Serve the fish sliced on top of the potatoes with a drizzle of sauce.