Braised Monkfish Nicoise Recipes

Steps:

• Lightly dust monkfish with pan-searing flour.
• Heat oil on MEDIUM in large braising pan. Brown monkfish lightly on all sides, 4-6 minute Remove monkfish; set aside. Discard all but 1 Tbsp oil.
• Lower heat to MEDIUM-LOW; add garlic and onions. Cook 2-3 min, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes and olives; cook 2-3 minute Add broth and marjoram sprig and return monkfish to pan. Bring to simmer and cover; cook 20-25 min, until fish reaches internal temp of 140 degrees. Check by inserting thermometer into thickest part of fish.
• Transfer fish to clean plate; continue to simmer sauce 5 min, until desired thickness. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over fish.

Steps:

• Wrap bay leaf, rosemary, 2 sprigs thyme, peppercorns, and fennel seeds in a piece of cheesecloth and tie to form a bouquet garni; set aside. In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, fennel, celery, and garlic; saute until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Pour over wine and stock, add bouquet garni, and bring to a boil. Immediately reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the liquid thickens to a sauce consistency, 45 to 60 minutes. Strain through a fine sieve, reserving liquid.
• Place cipollini onions in a roasting pan over medium heat. Drizzle with 1/2 cup oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Cook for 5 minutes, add mushrooms, and cook until vegetables are tender; set aside.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over high heat. Pat fish dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper. Place in skillet and cook until browned on both sides.
• Add reserved liquid to a Dutch oven. Whisk in butter, tarragon, remaining 2 sprigs thyme, and vinegar. Add mushroom mixture and fish. Cover, and transfer to oven. Cook until just heated through, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Transfer fish to shallow bowls. Spoon sauce over fish, and serve.

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add onion and cook until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
• Add Garlic and cook for 1 minute.
• Add fish pieces to the skillet and season with a little salt and pepper.
• Cook, stirring, until the fish pieces lose thier translucency, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in curry powder followed by the tomatoes.
• Cook until bubbling hot.
• Reduce the heat and stir in the yogurt.
• Heat for 1 or 2 minutes, but do not boil.