6 monkfish recipes

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Make the most of this meaty white fish in our recipes, from roast monkfish with chorizo to seafood rice and refreshing ceviche

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Looking for monkfish recipes? Monkfish is prized for its firm, meaty texture. It's great for roasting and can stand up to stronger flavours, although it's just a great in a light and delicate monkfish ceviche. If it's healthy fish recipes you're in search of, we have plenty.

When is monkfish in season?

UK celeriac season starts in August and ends in December.

Monkfish recipes

Roast monkfish with chorizo, sherry and rice

Check out this super simple monkfish recipe for two, where the fish gets cooked in the flavoured oil of the chorizo. Ready in 40 minutes, this easy seafood dish is a wholesome, high protein midweek meal to enjoy all year through.

Whole roast monktail, Anya potatoes and garlicky sauce

Recreate this whole roast monktail dish for a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own kitchen. It comes from London's floating seafood restaurant The Grand Duchess.

Monkfish curry

This decadent monkfish curry is perfect for a special occasion or an indulgent dinner for two. Go the extra mile and make the creamy sauce, trust us, it's worth it.

Ceviche

Ceviche is fresh, zesty and super low in calories. Monkfish stars in this version, alongside mackerel and scallops. With a light marinade, this is perfect for whetting appetites before a main course.

Seafood rice

A great way to use monkfish, this impressive rice dish is packed with it, as well as gurnard and large whole prawns. Cook this easy all-in-one recipe for your next gathering. If it's easy rice recipes you're after, we have plenty more.

Roast monkfish with buttered savoy cabbage, vermouth and clams

Try this sophisticated, warming monkfish dish for dinner. It's surprisingly simple to make, given the impressive end result. The roasted fish is drizzled in a delicious sauce, made from white wine, vermouth, fish stock and cream.