Monkfish Thai Style

Serves 4.

Takes about 90 mins


A stunningly fragrant and different way to serve monkfish. Pescatarians can use can use foil picking it off before serving


4 monkfish tails, skinned

1 medium sized courgette, finely grated

2.5cm cube fresh ginger, finely chopped

3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander

Half a hot chilli, deseeded and very finely chopped

1 lime juiced.


  • Combine coriander, ginger, chilli, courgette and lime juice

  • Leave mix to sit for 10 minutes

  • Remove backbone from monkfish tails carefully, leaving a gap down the middle of each

  • Lay 2 slices or foil on your work surface. Lay a fish tail across it, and carefully spoon a generous amount of the courgette mix. Then tightly roll the fish in the foil.

  • Pack the tails into a baking dish just big enough to fit them. Pack the remaining space with any left over stuffing

  • Set oven to 170C

  • Bake for 15–20 minutes until the fish is just cooked.

  • When cooked, strain juices off to use on table as sauce

  • Allow 5 minutes resting time

  • It works wonderfully with diced roasted butternut squash and steamed green beans