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Recipe of Lobster turnips

Lobster-style monkfish is a classic Spanish dish that surprises with its flavor and texture, ideal for special occasions or as a treat. Despite its name, it does not contain lobster, but rather the monkfish is cooked with a sauce that mimics the color and taste of this shellfish, thanks to sweet smoked paprika from La Vera. This recipe is perfect for those looking for an easy-to-prepare fish dish with an elegant and very tasty touch.

Recipe features

  • Difficulty: easy, suitable for cooks of any level.
  • Cooking time: 30 minutes total (15 per side).
  • Presentation: served cold, with a mayonnaise and cocktail sauce, accompanied by hard-boiled eggs or asparagus.
  • Variations: you can substitute the hard-boiled eggs with white asparagus, or even add a splash of brandy to the refrito to enhance the flavor.

The result is a colorful dish full of nuances, where the monkfish is tender and juicy, and the sauce provides creaminess and a hint of color reminiscent of lobster. Ideal as a starter or main course for a festive meal.

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Recipe of Lobster turnips
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Cook

45 min

Servings

3

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1

    In a frying pan with oil, fry the onion and minced garlic a little.

  2. 2

    Add the monkfish tails with a little salt, sweet paprika on both sides and a bay leaf.

  3. 3

    Let it simmer and cover it for 15 minutes on each side.

  4. 4

    Let the monkfish cool, in the same pan or on a rack. Then the center part is removed from the tails.

  5. 5

    The refried food is stored on a tape, for a fish recipe, in the refrigerator or can be frozen.

  6. 6

    When serving, mix mayonnaise and cocktail sauce in a bowl.

  7. 7

    It is served cold with the sauce on top, accompanied by hard-boiled eggs cut into quarters or white asparagus, with the same sauce or mayonnaise alone.

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