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Monkfish with pancetta, veggies and basil pesto

Monkfish with pancetta is a low carb dish that can be used as the main dish or second course. Its sophisticated look makes it a perfect for an elegant and formal occasions.


Ingredients | 2 servings

  • 1 half Eggplants (cut in strips)
  • 1 half Zucchini (cut in strips)
  • 120g Monkfish per person
  • 40-50g Pancetta
  • 40g/1.4 Basil
  • 1 clove of Garlic
  • 30g/1oz Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 20g/0.7oz Finely ground Pecorino Cheese (or Parmesan)
  • 2-3 roughly chopped Green Onions
  • Half of a Chilly
  • Chopped Parsley
  • Walnuts some for topping
  • 1/2 glass of white Wine

Preparation

Basil pesto

– In a mixer combine garlic, pecorino (or parmesan), walnut, extra virgin olive oil & basil and make a paste.

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Monkfish with pancetta, veggies and basil pesto

Prepare the veggies:

Saute the eggplants till they become soft & brownish.

– Add zucchini & chili continue to stir for a few more minutes and turn off the heat.

– Add green onions & chopped parsley and mix. Put them aside.

Monkfish with pancetta, veggies and basil pesto

Monkfish:

– Cut the monkfish into bites, wrap them with the strips of thin pancetta.

– Put them in a hot pan with a bit of olive oil and saute till the pancetta get smooth

– Pour the white wine and while it’s evaporating, stir the monkfish gently.

– Cook for 10 mins till the pan becomes dry.

Monkfish with pancetta, veggies and basil pesto

Plating:

  1. Make a bed of basil pesto.
  2. Add the bites of monkfish in sides and form a circle.
  3. Place the veggies in the middle.
  4. Sprinkle crushed walnuts on top.

Notes

  • This recipe taste great also with salmon and aioli. Since salmon isn’t as fat as monkfish, it helps to have more balanced flavors.

Monkfish with pancetta, veggies and basil pesto
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It’s ready to serve!

Monkfish with pancetta, veggies and basil pesto
Monkfish with pancetta, veggies and basil pesto

Buon appetito! ☺️

5/5 (4 Reviews)

Bahareh

Welcome to Foodcraftz! I'm Bahareh, a cook who started this food blog as a side project. Hope you find the recipes interesting I try to add more every month. Thanks for visiting!

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