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monkfish-with-mussels-and-pancetta

Pieces of monkfish with mussels in a creamy tomato sauce combine to make a fabulous main course

Yield : Makes 4 servings
Prep Time : 20 mins
Cooking Time : 30 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • One 14.5 oz (411g) can chopped tomatoes
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 4 oz (115g) pancetta, sliced
  • 1 lb (450g) monkfish, cut into 1 in (2.5cm) pieces
  • 2 lb (900g) mussels, cleaned
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley

Directions

1. Heat the oil and butter in a large flameproof casserole over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and their juices along with the wine, and simmer for 5 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, cook the pancetta in a frying pan over medium heat for about 6 minutes, or until crisp. Transfer to paper towels, let cool, then chop coarsely.

3. Stir the monkfish into the tomato sauce, top with the mussels, and cover. Cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until the mussels have opened, about 5 minutes. Discard any mussels that remain shut.

4. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the monkfish and mussels to a deep serving bowl and cover to keep warm. Bring the tomato sauce to a boil over high heat. Add the cream, lemon juice, pancetta, and 1 tbsp of the parsley. Boil about 1 minute, until slightly thickened. Pour over the seafood, sprinkle with the remaining parsley, and serve hot.

Good with a crisp green salad, and warm crusty bread.

Notes

Caution: do not use uncooked mussels that do not shut when lightly tapped


© 2008 Dorling Kindersley
 

Nutritional Information

Nutrients per serving

614 kcal
13 % daily value
53 % daily value
10 % daily value
1487 mg
121 mg
48 g
3 g
1 g
15 g
159 mg
1065 mg
15 g
37 g
59 % daily value

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