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Patricia

Garlic Butter Lemon Monkfish: A Flavorful Delight!

Garlic Butter Lemon Monkfish is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines the rich taste of monkfish with the zesty flavors of garlic and lemon.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound monkfish fillets
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the monkfish fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  3. In an oven-safe skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Add the lemon juice and zest to the skillet, stirring to combine.
  5. Place the monkfish fillets in the skillet, spooning some of the garlic butter over the top.
  6. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 28gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mg

Notes

  • For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter while cooking.
  • Serve the monkfish over a bed of sautéed spinach or alongside roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

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