MONKFISH WITH MASHED POTATOES AND THYME

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Monkfish With Mashed Potatoes and Thyme image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold or other all-purpose potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup milk, or as needed
Several sprigs fresh thyme
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 or 4 cloves crushed garlic
1 1/2 pounds monkfish, in 1 or 2 pieces, trimmed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Put potatoes in a saucepan with water to cover. Add a large pinch of salt. Cook potatoes until quite tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and put through a ricer or food mill, or mash with a fork or potato masher. Add butter, milk, a few thyme leaves, and salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm in the oven or reheat in a microwave when ready to serve.
  • While potatoes cook, or immediately after they are done, put an ovenproof skillet large enough to accommodate monkfish over medium-high heat. After a minute, add the oil, garlic, a couple of thyme sprigs and then fillets. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook for about a minute, then without turning, transfer to oven.
  • Roast until monkfish is cooked through, 8 to 12 minutes depending on its thickness. (It will be tender but still firm when done; a thin-bladed knife will meet consistent light resistance when inserted in its center.) Reheat potatoes if necessary, then serve monkfish browned side up on top of them, garnished with a little more thyme and pan juices.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 421, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 884 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Mudasir Balov
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This dish is amazing! The monkfish is so flavorful and the mashed potatoes are the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Marwan Youssef
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The monkfish is always cooked perfectly and the mashed potatoes are so creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Okolo Samuel
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This is one of my favorite recipes! The monkfish is always so moist and flaky, and the mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Molla Alamin
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I love this dish! The monkfish is always cooked perfectly and the mashed potatoes are so creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Md Moksed
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This dish is a keeper! The monkfish is so flavorful and the mashed potatoes are the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Ilze Van Zyl
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about the monkfish and the mashed potatoes. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Md Munjur Islam
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This was a great recipe! The monkfish was cooked perfectly and the mashed potatoes were creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.


Miruna Andreea
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The monkfish was moist and flaky, and the mashed potatoes were smooth and creamy. The thyme added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again.


bayrjargal tomorbaatar
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The monkfish was cooked perfectly and the mashed potatoes were creamy and flavorful. The thyme added a lovely touch of herbiness. I will definitely be making this dish again.