Bacon-wrapped monkfish

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1. Lay 1 monkfish tail fillet on a board, sprinkle with thyme leaves and season. Lay the other fillet on top with tapering tip in the opposite direction, so each end has one thick and one thin end butted together.
2. Lay the bacon on a board, slightly overlapping and put the monkfish in the centre. Wrap the fish in the rashers so that it holds together quite firmly.
3. Heat the grill for 3-5 mins. Line the grill pan, lay the monkfish on it, with the bacon joins underneath.
4. Grill for about 7-10 mins until the bacon starts to crisp, then carefully turn over and cook for another 7-10 mins. At the same time, grill the tomato halves. As soon as the monkfish feels firm when pressed on top, remove and leave to stand for 5 mins. Save any pan juices from the paper and drizzle into the vinaigrette. Cut the monkfish into medallions, slightly on the diagonal. Dress the watercress salad with the vinaigrette and juices and divide between four plates. Place monkfish on top, season with pepper and serve tomatoes alongside. Nice with baby new potatoes.

Per serving

258 kcalories, protein 22g, carbohydrate 3g, fat 18 g, saturated fat 5g, fibre 1g, salt 1.27 g

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• Suzy's treat

  03 January 2008

  Suzy's treat rated and commented on this recipe

  

  had a similar dish, monkfish wrapped in pancetta and that was beautifull. i am sure this one is as good

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• jamesmichael

  27 April 2008

  jamesmichael commented on this recipe

  Would not make this dish again. The Thyme completly spoils the dish. There was no flavour from the fish. We prefer using a light coating batter and deep frying when the flavour of the fish comes ouit. This used to be served as "Scampi"

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• Nicky

  04 January 2009

  Nicky rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I went easy on the thyme & used parma ham. Tried with bacon first time I made it but the bacon over powered the fish. Much better with v.thin parma. Be careful not to overcook it. Delicious though.

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• Yeti

  26 June 2009

  Yeti commented on this recipe

  May be a silly question, would this work in a grill pan? My grill doesn't work and i'm in no hurry to buy a new oven. I've got a standard grill pan for the hob. Will that be ok or is there some reason why this wouldn't work.

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• London

  16 October 2009

  London commented on this recipe

  Reference Yeti comment. I also do not have a good grill. Can the monkfish be roasted or fried?

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• jules

  03 November 2009

  jules rated and commented on this recipe

  

  " I COOKED THIS RECIPE FOR A DINNER PARTY..... I WRAPPED THE MONK FISH IN PARMA HAM, I LEFT OUT THE THYME TOO. i MADE A CREAM SAFFRON SAUCE.. IT WAS DELICOUS" EVERYONE LOVED IT!!!! WILL BE MAKING IT AGAIN..

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Ingredients

• 400g monkfish tail, sliced into 2 fillets
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme , leaves stripped
• 12 rashers (about 140g/5oz) dry-cure rindless smoked streaky bacon
• 2 large tomatoes , halved
• 3-4 tbsp vinaigrette
• 225g bag watercress and salad leaves

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Serves 4

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Ingredients

• 400g monkfish tail, sliced into 2 fillets
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme , leaves stripped
• 12 rashers (about 140g/5oz) dry-cure rindless smoked streaky bacon
• 2 large tomatoes , halved
• 3-4 tbsp vinaigrette
• 225g bag watercress and salad leaves

Per serving

258 kcalories, protein 22g, carbohydrate 3g, fat 18 g, saturated fat 5g, fibre 1g, salt 1.27 g

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