Monkfish kebabs with a fennel dressing

Firm, meaty monkfish is made for the grill, holding its shape while soaking up bold, aromatic flavours.  In this recipe, chunks of monkfish are threaded onto skewers and cooked until lightly charred and succulent, then finished with a bright fennel dressing that cuts through the richness with freshness and subtle aniseed notes.

The kebabs can be cooked under a grill or on a barbeque.

Simple yet elegant, these monkfish kebabs are perfect for a relaxed summer meal or an impressive dinner that feels special without being fussy.

Preparation Time: 15 Mins

Cooking Time: 10 Mins

Total Time: 1¼ Hrs

Ingredients

For 2 servings…

2 fillets            Monkfish  - cut into cubes       

For the dressing

1½ tbs             Olive oil    

½ tbs               Vinegar  - white wine 

½                   Shallot  - chopped    

½ tsp              Fennel  - chopped     

                     Pepper  - freshly ground, black 

1 pinch            Salt          

For the marinade

1 tbs               Olive oil    

½ tsp              Fennel  - chopped     

1 squeeze         Lemon juice            

                     Pepper  - freshly ground, black 

                     Salt          

Method

To make the fennel dressing…

Whisk all the dressing ingredients together.

To marinate to fish…

At least one hour before cooking, put all the marinade ingredients into a dish and add the fish.  Turn over the fish in the marinade 2 or 3 times during the marinating time.

To cook the fish…

Thread the fish on to skewers and grill or barbecue it for a few minutes on each side, brushing from time to time with the marinade, until only just cooked.

Add any remaining marinade to the dressing and pour over the fish.

Serve immediately.

Serve With

          Crusty bread

          Salad

Wine recommendations

          A white wine.

  Conventional

           Entre-deux-Mers

  Interesting

           Côtes du Luberon blanc

           Jurançon sec

           Pinot Gris

           Vin de pays Charentais blanc