Description
Monkfish with Herb Brown Butter is a luxurious yet simple dish that elevates any meal. This recipe features tender monkfish fillets enveloped in a rich, nutty brown butter sauce infused with fresh herbs. Each bite offers a perfect balance of flavors, making it an ideal choice for dinner parties or cozy nights at home. Impress your guests or indulge yourself with this delightful seafood dish that is as easy to prepare as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 monkfish fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season both sides of the monkfish fillets with salt and pepper, then place them in the baking dish.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until golden brown and nutty (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped herbs and lemon juice.
- Drizzle half of the herb brown butter over the monkfish fillets.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork, then drizzle the remaining brown butter before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg