Squid Ink Rice with Monkfish

Savory squid ink paella rice served with buttery roasted monkfish, mussels, and fresh tomato garnish.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 828.7 kcals 3314.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 103.1 grams 412.2 grams
Fat 28.1 grams 112.5 grams
Protein 39.6 grams 158.4 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
75
g
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
juice only
GrainsCereals
500
g
Paella Rice
short grain
Liquids
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
chopped
5
g
White Pepper
freshly ground
1
handful
Parsley
fresh leaves
OilsFats
Other
15
ml
Squid Ink
available from fishmongers
Seafood
12
piece
Mussels
washed, drained, beards removed
450
g
Monkfish Tail
trimmed, cut into 4 pieces
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
sliced
2
piece
Tomatoes
chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Fry the sliced onion and chopped garlic in vegetable oil until softened and stir in squid ink.
  • Add the paella rice and stir until every grain is evenly coated with the ink.
  • Pour in the fish stock, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes while stirring regularly.
  • Add the mussels and cook for 5 minutes, discarding any that remain closed.
  • Sift together the flour, celery salt, white pepper, and paprika onto a flat dish.
  • Melt the butter in an ovenproof frying pan over medium heat until it begins to foam.
  • Coat the monkfish pieces in the flour mixture and sear in the pan for 3 minutes while basting with butter.
  • Roast the monkfish in the oven for 5 minutes until cooked through.
  • Serve the monkfish over the rice and garnish with tomatoes, parsley, and lemon juice.