Monkfish Rolls

Monkfish Rolls
Kiyoshi Togashi for The New York Times
Total Time
About 20 minutes
Rating
5(198)
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Ingredients

Yield:Serves 4
  • Salt
  • 1* pounds monkfish, cut into 3-inch pieces
  • cups chopped celery
  • tablespoons sliced scallions
  • tablespoons sliced chives
  • 1teaspoon chopped tarragon
  • cup mayonnaise
  • 1tablespoon lemon juice
  • Zest of one lemon
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2tablespoons butter, softened
  • 4hot-dog rolls
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

402 calories; 24 grams fat; 7 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 6 grams monounsaturated fat; 11 grams polyunsaturated fat; 25 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 4 grams sugars; 21 grams protein; 563 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer, add the monkfish and poach for 8 to 10 minutes, or until fully cooked. Drain, then remove the dark veins and membrane and discard. Pull the monkfish into bite-size pieces and place them in a large bowl.

  2. Step 2

    Add the celery, scallions, chives, tarragon, mayonnaise, lemon juice and zest. Season with salt and pepper. Blend until the fish is evenly coated with the dressing.

  3. Step 3

    Butter the cut sides of the hot-dog buns and toast either under a broiler or in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Fill each roll with a helping of monkfish salad.

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"1 * pounds monkfish" should read "1 3/4 pounds monkfish"

I made this during Covid-19 times, so I used a couple of substitutes, and it came out great: No celery, so I used a heaping cup of chopped kosher pickles (I had a jar of Clausen’s on hand) No scallions, so I used a finely chopped shallot Plus, I added about a tablespoon of strong French mustard (Amora French Dijon, not French’s) — gave it just a tiny kick

I wanted a more faux lobster roll so I poached the monkfish in seasoned buttermilk. Perfect. Definitely a poor man's lobster roll!

A great use of monkfish. I followed one comment's recommendation of poaching the monkfish in buttermilk and it turned out great. I also reheated the fish in a saute pan with some butter.

It is super fast and easy to make with lots of flavor. This would be good with other white fish. This would be a great dish for a brunch or lunch for company.

This recipe needs absolutely no alterations. Fresh, firm monkfish is a given. We’ve moved away from lobster for a variety of reasons and this roll has made that decision very, very easy!

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