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Creamy Monkfish Stew with Saffron

Creamy monkfish stew with saffron, a flavorful and easy French seafood main dish.

Creamy Monkfish Stew with Saffron

Discover a creamy monkfish stew infused with saffron. Easy to make, flavorful French seafood dish perfect for a comforting main course.

Recipe Details

Prep time
15m
Cook time
25m
Rest time
0s
Total time
40m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 200 g monkfish tail skinless
  • 15 g unsalted butter
  • 50 g onion diced
  • 1 piece garlic clove minced
  • 40 g carrot diced
  • 30 g celery stalk diced
  • 50 ml dry white wine
  • 150 ml fish stock
  • 50 ml heavy cream
  • 1 pinch saffron threads
  • 5 g fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper ground

Origins

French

Instructions

  1. Cut the monkfish tail into bite-sized cubes and set aside.
  2. Dice the onion, carrot, and celery stalk finely.
  3. Mince the garlic clove.
  4. In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
  5. Add the diced onion, carrot, celery, and minced garlic to the pan and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  6. For in the dry white wine and let it simmer until reduced by half.
  7. Add the fish stock and saffron threads to the pan, stir well, and bring to a gentle simmer.
  8. Add the monkfish cubes to the stew and cook for 8-10 minutes until the fish is opaque and cooked through.
  9. Stir in the heavy cream and chopped fresh parsley, then season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
  10. Simmer the stew for another 2 minutes to blend the flavors, then remove from heat and serve hot.

Tips

  • Use fresh monkfish for best flavor and texture.
  • Do not overcook the fish to keep it tender.
  • Saffron is potent; a pinch is enough to infuse flavor and color.

Serving Suggestions

  • steamed white rice
  • crusty bread
  • light green salad

Enjoy this creamy saffron monkfish stew as a comforting and elegant seafood meal perfect for any occasion.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 1
  • Sodium (g): 0.3
  • Sugar (g): 2
  • Fat (g): 4
  • Carbohydrates (g): 4
  • Protein (g): 15
  • Calories: 120
  • Cholesterol (g): 0.05
  • Saturated Fat (g): 2

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