Spanish Braised Monkfish

Name: Spanish Braised Monkfish
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Spanish, European
Ingredients: 59 milliliters blanched slivered almonds; 237 milliliters bottled clam juice; 79 milliliters dry sherry; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh parsley; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoons fresh-ground black pepper; 907 grams monkfish, membranes removed, fish cut to make 4 pieces; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 red bell peppers, diced; 2 teaspoons salt

Need a gluten free, dairy free, and primal main course? Spanish Braised Monkfish could be a super recipe to try. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 345 calories, 36g of protein, and 14g of fat. This recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of bell peppers, parsley, onion, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

In a large deep frying pan, heat the oil over moderate heat.

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Add the onion, bell peppers, and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and sherry; simmer for 1 minute.

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Add the clam juice and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.

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Transfer the contents of the frying pan to a blender or food processor and puree.

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Add the almonds and the black pepper. Pulse until the nuts are chopped very fine. Return the sauce to the pan.

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Bring the sauce just to a simmer and add the fish to the pan. Simmer, covered, until just done, 10 to 12 minutes. Slice the fish on the diagonal and serve with the parsley sprinkled over the top.

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Fish Alternatives: Though monkfish is quite firm, a relatively firm, thick white fish, such as haddock, cod, or halibut, would also be delicious braised in this flavorful sauce.

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Wine Recommendation: A fresh, fruity but not-too-sweet ros will complement the Mediterranean flavors here. Look for a ros from Rioja to carry out the Spanish theme, or try one from southern France.

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Servings:

59milliliters

blanched slivered almonds 237milliliters

bottled clam juice 79milliliters

dry sherry 2Tbsps

chopped fresh parsley 3cloves

garlic, minced 1teaspoons

fresh-ground black pepper 907grams

monkfish, membranes removed, fish cut to make 4 pieces 2Tbsps

olive oil 1

onion, chopped 2

red bell peppers, diced 2teaspoons

salt

Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Gruener Veltliner, Pinot Noir

Fish on the menu? Try pairing with Pinot Grigio, Gruener Veltliner, and Pinot Noir. Fish is as diverse as wine, so it's hard to pick wines that go with every fish. A crisp white wine, such as a pinot grigio or Grüner Veltliner, will suit any delicately flavored white fish. Meaty, strongly flavored fish such as salmon and tuna can even handle a light red wine, such as a pinot noir. The Esperto Pinot Grigio with a 4.5 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 10 dollars per bottle.