Vida Recetas Editorial
If you are looking for an elegant yet simple recipe, this monkfish puff pastry with spinach and onion is the perfect choice. It combines the delicate flavor of the fish with the crispy texture of the puff pastry and the aromatic touch of spinach sautéed with onion and ginger. It is ideal for a special family meal or to impress your guests without complicating things in the kitchen.
The origin of this dish is inspired by Mediterranean cuisine, where fish and vegetables are wrapped in puff pastry to create juicy, flavorful creations. The technique is similar to a savory cannelloni: cut the puff pastry into rectangles, place the monkfish, cover with the spinach and onion mixture, and roll it up. The result is a golden, crispy bite with a tender and aromatic interior.
This recipe is suitable for those looking for a complete and balanced meal, as it combines protein, vegetables, and carbohydrates in one dish. You can serve it as a main course with a fresh salad or as an appetizer in smaller portions. It also allows variations: you can add raisins or olives to the filling to give it a sweeter or saltier touch, according to your taste.
Cook
40 min
Servings
2
Cut the onion into julienne strips and fry it with the minced garlic clove.
Once poached, add the finely cleaned and chopped spinach and let it drain all the water.
Add the ginger and season to taste. We reserved it in a colander.
We remove the thorn from the middle of the monkfish's tail so that the pieces remain. We salt and pepper.
Cut the puff pastry into rectangles so that it gives us something to wrap it up.
Put the monkfish on top of the puff pastry and a layer of spinach and onion on top. We wrap like a cannelloni leaving the sides free of dough.
Decorate with strips of puff pastry on top and paint with beaten egg.
Bake at 190-200° until golden brown.
This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is minutes and the cooking time is 40 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 2 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
