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Serves/Makes: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 - 2 lb boned and skinned monkfish, cubed
• 3 tablespoons cornflour
• 1 1/4 cup semi-skimmed milk
• 3 shallots, skinned and chopped
• 2/3 cup dry white wine
• 1 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 oz Gruyere cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoon made English mustard
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried

How to cook:

• Put the monkfish into a saucepan with the shallots, tarragon and wine, cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until the flesh flakes easily.
• Using a slotted spoon, remove fish and reserve the cooking liquid.
• Blend together the milk and cornflour and add to the cooking liquid with mustard and Parmesan cheese.
• Bring to the boil and stir until smooth and thick.
• Add the fish and transfer to a 2 pint shallow ovenproof serving dish.
• Sprinkle over the Gruyere cheese and put under a hot grill for 5-10 minutes, until golden brown.

You can serve the French Parmesan Simmered Monkfish with asparagus tips, baby turnips and mini potatoes washed with mint and yogurt.

Comments:

Monkfish is generally called the poor man's lobster for its delicate taste and velvety texture.

This recipe for French Parmesan Simmered Monkfish serves/makes: 4

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Main Ingredient: Monkfish
Preparation Method: Poached/Simmered
Cuisine: French