Monkfish In Lemon Butter Wine Sauce Recipe

Conquer your fear of monkfish with this unbelievably simple yet elegant recipe! Inspired by a Venetian delight, this dish is surprisingly easy to make and delivers restaurant-quality flavor. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, the delicate monkfish fillets are bathed in a luscious lemon butter wine sauce that will leave your taste buds singing. Forget complicated techniques – this recipe is quick, foolproof, and guaranteed to impress your family and friends.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 444.3 kcal
Protein 50g
Rating 3.5 (15 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Monkfish In Lemon Butter Wine Sauce

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How to Make Monkfish In Lemon Butter Wine Sauce

  1. Pat the monkfish fillets dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the monkfish fillets and sear for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the monkfish from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Add the shallots to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the white wine and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and parsley. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce slightly thickens.
  6. Return the monkfish to the skillet and coat with the sauce. Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

112g

Carbs

0g