Monkfish with Mussels and Pancetta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- One 14.5 oz (411g) can chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 4 oz (115g) pancetta, sliced
- 1 lb (450g) monkfish, cut into 1 in (2.5cm) pieces
- 2 lb (900g) mussels, cleaned
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- Heat the oil and butter in a large flameproof casserole over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and their juices along with the wine, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the pancetta in a frying pan over medium heat for about 6 minutes, or until crisp.
- Transfer to paper towels, let cool, then chop coarsely.
- Stir the monkfish into the tomato sauce, top with the mussels, and cover.
- Cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until the mussels have opened, about 5 minutes.
- Discard any mussels that remain shut.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the monkfish and mussels to a deep serving bowl and cover to keep warm.
- Bring the tomato sauce to a boil over high heat.
- Add the cream, lemon juice, pancetta, and 1 tbsp of the parsley.
- Boil about 1 minute, until slightly thickened.
- Pour over the seafood, sprinkle with the remaining parsley, and serve hot.
- Good with a crisp green salad, and warm crusty bread.
olive oil, butter, garlic, tomatoes, white wine, pancetta, monkfish, heavy cream, lemon, parsley
Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/monkfish-with-mussels-and-pancetta (may not work)