deep-fried breaded monkfish nuggets

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Monkfish aka 'poor man's lobster' aka 'stargazer' aka 'sea devil' is a large deep-sea fish with a huge head and razor-sharp teeth. The body appears ridiculously small compared to the head.

The name 'poor man's lobster' is well deserved. One of the first comments by Marielos: "It tastes a bit like lobster." The oversize-shrimp shape and very firm consistency of the meat only add to the similarities. And yet, so much cheaper than real lobster: only $10.5/lb. in June 2021, S&H included.

The meat is quite firm, and remains so after cooking. This makes monkfish a good candidate for deep-frying, and for the British Fish & Chips.

Be aware: the spicier the fish-fry mix, the more it will dominate the fish flavor.
I cannot honestly say I tasted any lobster-flavor in this, but it was good fish.

INGREDIENTS

This is what you need for 2 servings:

1 lb. monkfish
fish-fry mix
sauce of your choice

Pic1: deep-fried monkfish nuggets

Directions

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Pic2: quick-thaw
Pic3: monkfish
Pic4: nuggets

Quick-thaw the fish.
Dry on paper towels.
Cut in 1/2" slices. Large pieces can be halved or quartered.

Pic5: fish-fry mix
Pic6: breaded
Pic7: deep-frying

Transfer the fish nuggets to a ziplock bag.
Add 1- cups of fish-fry mix.
Shake to cover the fish with the breading mixture.
Optional: dip in egg whites and drag through the breading mix for a thicker coating.
Deep-fry in small batches (3-4 pieces) at 350 ºF.
Total time: for 8-10 minutes, optionally divided in two.
To reduce cooking time, cut the slices thinner. Thicker pieces require longer cooking.

Pic8-10: served

Dry on paper towels.
Serve as is or with your preferred sauce.
Enjoy.

See also: Deming, NM gardens, animals and more and avemariasongs.org

See also: Deming, NM gardens, animals and more
and avemariasongs.org