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Monkfish 'scampi'

Prep time less than 30 mins
Cook time less than 30 mins
Serves 6
From Something for the Weekend

Method


  1. Sprinkle the flour onto one plate and the breadcrumbs onto another. Beat the egg in a bowl.

  2. Dredge the monkfish pieces in the flour, then dip them into the beaten egg, then roll them in the breadcrumbs until completely coated.

  3. Heat about 0.5cm/¼in of oil in a heavy-based frying pan over a high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the monkfish pieces and fry, in batches, for 6-8 minutes, turning regularly, or until crisp and golden-brown on all sides. Remove from the pan using a slotted spoon and set aside to drain on kitchen paper. Repeat the process with the remaining monkfish pieces.

  4. Meanwhile, for the dipping sauce, in a bowl, mix together all of the dipping sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth and well combined.

  5. To serve, divide the scampi equally among six small baskets or serving bowls. Spoon the dipping sauce into dipping bowls alongside.

Ingredients

  • 100g/3½oz plain flour
  • 250g/9oz Japanese panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 free-range egg, beaten
  • 800g/2lb monkfish tail, trimmed, cut into 7.5cm x 2.5cm/3in x 1in pieces
  • vegetable oil, for frying

For the dipping sauce

  • 200g/7oz canned mushy peas
  • 1 tbsp ready-made mint sauce
  • 1 lime, juice only
  • 1 tbsp soured cream
  • 50ml/2fl oz water

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