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Monkfish with Herb Brown Butter

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Monkfish with Herb Brown Butter is an elegant seafood dish featuring firm, meaty monkfish fillets pan-seared and finished with a rich, nutty brown butter infused with fresh herbs like thyme and parsley. A restaurant-quality meal that’s surprisingly simple to make.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb monkfish fillets, trimmed
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Pat monkfish fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear monkfish for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the skillet. Let it melt and bubble until it turns golden brown and smells nutty, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add garlic, thyme, and parsley to the butter. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  5. Stir in lemon juice and return monkfish to the pan, spooning the herb brown butter over the top for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Serve immediately with additional lemon wedges.

Notes

  • Monkfish should be opaque and firm when fully cooked.
  • Pair with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a light salad for a full meal.
  • You can substitute other firm white fish like halibut or cod.

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