Monkfish on Purple Potato Cream

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PRESENTATION

With its lean, firm, and boneless flesh, monkfish is a highly appreciated sea fish in cooking, ideal for a variety of preparations. Monkfish on purple potato cream is a simple yet refined main course, perfect for special occasion menus! The lime-based marinade will give the monkfish a fresh and lively aroma, thanks also to the quick pan cooking that preserves its flavor and texture. Complementing the dish is the rosemary-infused purple potato cream, which not only provides a pleasant color contrast but also enriches the dish with its soft and velvety texture. A few marjoram leaves and your monkfish on purple potato cream is ready to impress your guests!

Try these monkfish recipes too:

  • Baked Monkfish
  • Monkfish with olives
  • Monkfish stew
  • Monkfish with fresh tomato sauce

 

INGREDIENTS

Monkfish 1.75 lbs (800 g) - (4 slices)
Lime 1 - (juice and zest)
Marjoram to taste
Extra virgin olive oil to taste
Fine salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
For the Purple Potato Cream
Purple potatoes 1.75 lbs (800 g)
Rosemary 2 sprigs
Garlic 2 cloves
Water 1.67 cups (400 g)
Extra virgin olive oil to taste
Fine salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Preparation

How to prepare Monkfish on Purple Potato Cream

To prepare the monkfish on purple potato cream, first season the fish: place the monkfish steaks in a baking dish and season with salt 1, pepper, lime zest 2, and lime juice 3.

Add the oil 4 and marjoram leaves 5. Turn the steaks on both sides to season them evenly, then cover with plastic wrap 6 and place in the refrigerator while you continue with the rest of the recipe.

Now focus on the potatoes: peel the purple potatoes 7 and cut them first into slices 8 and then into cubes 9.

In a pot, heat a splash of oil with garlic and rosemary sprigs 10, then add the potatoes 11 and sauté over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring often 12.

Salt, pepper, and add the water 13, then cover with the lid 14 and cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes. After this time, remove the garlic and rosemary 15.

Turn off the heat and blend with an immersion blender to obtain a creamy puree 16; if it's too thick, you can add a little water. Keep the potato cream warm and take the monkfish: heat a non-stick pan with a drizzle of oil, place the steaks 17 and cook over medium heat for a total of 5-6 minutes, turning them on both sides 18.

Once cooked, divide the steaks in half 19. You are ready to plate: place the cream on the bottom of the plate 20 and place a halved monkfish steak on top 21.

Complete with marjoram leaves 22, a drizzle of oil 23, and a grind of pepper. Your monkfish on purple potato cream is ready to be served 24!

Storage

It is recommended to serve the monkfish on purple potato cream immediately.

You can prepare the purple potato cream in advance and store it in the refrigerator for 1-2 days in an airtight container. Freezing is not recommended.

Advice

Instead of monkfish, you can use other types of fish like sea bream or sea bass, preferably already filleted and deboned.

You can replace the lime with citrus fruits of your choice.

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