Wrapped Monkfish

Marinated monkfish fillets wrapped in speck and sage, roasted until tender, and served with a rich red wine reduction sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 705.1 kcals 1410.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 6.4 grams 12.8 grams
Fat 47.3 grams 94.6 grams
Protein 44.2 grams 88.4 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Liquids
175
ml
Red Wine
approx one glass
Meat
8
slice
Speck
or Parma ham
NutsSeeds
15
ml
Parsley
finely chopped
15
ml
Oregano
finely chopped
6
piece
Sage
leaves
1
to taste
1
to taste
Black Pepper
freshly ground
OilsFats
90
ml
Olive Oil
plus extra for frying
Seafood
300
g
Monkfish
tail fillets, skinned and membrane removed
Vegetables
1
piece
Shallot
finely chopped

Steps

  • Mix chopped parsley, oregano, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
  • Skin the monkfish tails and marinate for 20 minutes.
  • Place four speck slices and three sage leaves on a work surface, then wrap a fillet.
  • Repeat the wrapping process for the second fillet and place both on a baking tray.
  • Bake in an oven at 200°C for 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Fry the chopped shallot in oil until soft.
  • Add vinegar and boil until dry, then add red wine and reduce to one quarter.
  • Add stock and reduce by half before straining through a sieve.
  • Slice the cooked fillets and serve drizzled with the sauce.