How to Bake Monkfish (5 Steps)

The monkfish you find in stores come from the tail section, known for its meaty, firm flesh and taste redolent of lobster meat. You can almost treat monkfish as you would a cut of beef by searing it on the stove to golden brown then finishing it in the oven, except you only want it to reach 145 degrees Fahrenheit so it maintains its tenderness. Monkfish is also a prime fish to marinate because the flesh does not crumble or degrade like oily varieties.

Things You'll Need

  • Oil
  • Oven-safe frying pan
  • Instant-read thermometer

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 F. Pat the monkfish fillets dry with a paper towel and season them to taste.

  2. Heat a scant amount of oil in an oven-safe frying pan on the stove over medium heat for several minutes.

  3. Sear the fillets two minutes on each side then transfer the pan to the oven.

  4. Bake the fillets for 5 to 7 minutes per inch of thickness, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 F.

  5. Remove the monkfish from the oven and finish it with freshly squeezed lemon juice and fresh herbs to taste.

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