Seafood Recipe : Roast Fillet of Monkfish

4 portions

Ingredients

• 800g monkfish
• 100g Israeli couscous
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 spring onion
• 10g chopped coriander
• 10g chopped mint
• 100ml cream
• 200g butter
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (toasted)
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds (toasted)

Couscous

• Cook the couscous in a pan of salted boiling water for 6-7 minutes.
• Drain
• Warm the curry powder and turmeric in olive oil. Add to couscous and stir.
• Allow to cool, add chopped spring onions, coriander and mint.

Curry Butter

• Use butter stored at room temperature.
• Grind toasted spices and butter in a food processor till smooth.
• Place in container and refrigerate.

Monkfish

• Roast off 4 pieces of fish in a hot frying pan till lightly brown.
• Place in oven (200'C) for 2-3 minutes.

Assemble Dish

• Warm cream in a pot
• Whisk in a teaspoon of curry butter to make the sauce
• Place tablespoon of couscous on a warm plate, place monkfish on top.
• Drizzle a tablespoon of curry sauce over the dish to garnish and herbs of your choice

Enjoy!