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Monkfish Tacos

Monkfish is known for its firm, white flesh and mild, sweet flavour. It’s often referred to as the “poor man’s lobster” because its texture and taste are somewhat similar to lobster tail meat, though it is much more affordable.

Monkfish can be grilled, roasted, pan-seared, or even used in soups and stews. It’s a versatile fish that holds up well to a variety of cooking methods, making it popular in both home kitchens and high-end restaurants.

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ingredients

 

  • ½ small white cabbage, shredded
  • 1 avocado, stoned, peeled, sliced
  • Hot sauce
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp soured cream
  • 2 large tomatoes, diced
  • ½ red onion, finely diced
  • 6 Small Tortillas
  • handful of chopped coriander
  • 1 green chilli, finely diced
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 200g plain flour
  • pinch salt
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 275ml ice cold Corona lager
  • 600g monkfish fillet, trimmed
  • 100g seasoned flour
  • 1ltr vegetable oil

method

  1. Warm tortillas in a dry frying pan or microwave.
  2. Prepare toppings – shredded cabbage, diced avocado and hot sauce – and set aside.
  3. Mix mayo and soured cream for the topping and set aside.
  4. For the salsa, mix all the ingredients in a bowl, starting with half the lime juice and adding more to taste.
  5. For the batter, sift flour, salt and baking powder into a bowl and whisk to incorporate the beer until smooth.
  6. Cut fish into strips about 1cm thick and heat oil to 190C in a pan or fryer.
  7. Dip fish in the seasoned flour, shake off excess, dip into the batter and fry in batches for 2–2½ mins until crisp and golden.
  8. Drain on kitchen paper, sprinkle lightly with salt, and serve immediately in warm tortillas with the toppings on the table so your guests can help themselves.

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