How to cook monkfish

Monkfish is a versatile seafood that is thick, meaty and rich in protein. Learn how to cook it for a healthy meal everyone will love!

With sweet and meaty lobster-like flesh, Monkfish is affectionately known as “poor man’s lobster”. But there’s certainly nothing “poor” about this dish! If you’re new to cooking Monkfish, this is a good recipe to try because it’s easy and showcases just how good monkfish is. There’s a reason monkfish is a firm favourite with fine dining restaurants!

Want a cheap, easy meal that seems a lot fancier than it is? Find out how to cook monkfish to taste like lobster.

This baked monkfish is easy-to-cook, nutritious, and sure to impress all of your dinner guests with how delicious it is!

Also known as "poor man's lobster", monk fish is prized for its mildly sweet flavor and texture that’s similar to lobster. We've rounded up 9 of the best monkfish recipes for you to try at home. Monkfish holds up well to grilling, pan-frying, and baking, and is delicious served alongside veggies.

If you haven't tried monkfish, you've been missing out on a delicious, versatile, firm white fish with a delicate, sweet flavor. Here are some favorite recipes for how to cook monkfish.

A lovely monkfish recipe from Catalonia, in Spain. Monkfish tails, seared and then sauced with a roasted garlic, saffron and tomato sauce.

Simple. Quick. Delicious. You will need: 2 Monkfish fillets (around 1/2 pound each) Paprika Dijon mustard Kosher salt & ground black pepper 1-2 tbsp olive oil Taz wants it even before it is cooked! Season the fish with salt and pepper - then a generous amount of paprika. Smear a coating of dijon all over the fish. Heat a skillet over a medium-high flame for a few minutes with about 1-2 tbsp olive oi. Add the fish and turn after about 1-2 minutes. Finish in the oven for about 15 minutes. Yum…

A lean, yet firm-textured fish, monkfish is perfect for those following a health-conscious diet. Overcome your fear of cooking monkfish as Tastessence gives you information on 9 simple techniques.

Place a frying pan over a high heat and add a dash of oil. Season the monkfish with salt. More details about how to pan-fry monkfish fillets in this Great British Chefs guide.