May 12, 2010

Monkfish & Tomato Salsa

fish/seafood, Healthy Recipes, main dish, Quick, stovetop, tomatoes

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33 ratings

Prep time: 9 minutes
Cooking time: 8 to 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Partner: Butter Sauce New Potatoes

Grandma said that in her New England childhood town, monkfish was so plentiful that everyone could afford it.

Ingredients

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 monkfish fillets (about 1 1/4 to 11/2 pounds)
1 large tomato, chopped
1/2 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1

Preheat broiler to 450F.
2

For fish, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice and seasoned salt in a small bowl and mix well.
3

Cut fillets in half lengthwise. Brush both sides of fish with mayonnaise mixture. Arrange on a broiler pan. Broil 6 inches from heat until fish turns white and flakes easily with a fork, 4 to 5 minutes per side; keep warm.
4

For salsa, combine tomato, bell pepper, green onions and cilantro in a small bowl and mix well.
5

Transfer fish to individual serving plates. Top with salsa. Serve immediately.

Grandma's Secret Trick

For fish that is thoroughly cooked but not overcooked, try Grandma's rule of thumb: Cook fish 10 minutes per inch of thickness, measured at the thickest part. With fillets that taper off, tuck the thin ends under to make the fish an even thickness.