Monkfish with Shrimp and Cilantro Sauce

You can make this recipe with medallions or cuts of fish to your liking, such as hake or grouper.
You can also substitute cilantro with parsley.
Pair this dish with mashed potatoes or white rice.

Neuza Costa

10 October, 2023

Ingredients:

• 1 kg of monkfish loin, cut into steaks (approx. 2.2 lbs)
• 150 g of cooked shrimp meat (approx. 5.3 oz)
• 40 g of butter (approx. 1.4 oz)
• 1 fish stock cube
• 600 ml of milk (approx. 2.5 cups)
• 1 heaping tablespoon of cornstarch (maizena)
• 200 ml of light cream (approx. 0.85 cups)
• Chopped cilantro to taste
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Season the monkfish steaks on both sides with salt and pepper.
   Dissolve the cornstarch in a little milk.
2. In a pot, bring the milk, fish stock cube, and butter to a boil.
   When the milk is boiling, add the monkfish steaks.
   Cover and let cook between 10 to 15 minutes, until the fish is cooked.
3. Once the fish is tender, remove it to a plate.
   Let the sauce simmer for another 3 minutes.
4. Add the cornstarch and cream to the sauce.
   Stir and bring it to a boil.
   Once it starts to boil, add the shrimp meat.
5. Finally, when it starts to bubble, add the cilantro and monkfish steaks.
   Ensure the fish is well coated with the sauce and turn off the heat.
   And it’s ready to serve.
   Note: Ensure you adjust seasoning as per taste and enjoy your meal!

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