Meaty chunks of monkfish and clams in a light, fragrant tomato stew. This would make a wonderful al-fresco lunch in the summer. Just add plenty of crusty bread to mop up the juices.
Ingredients
Garlic clove1sliced
Red bell pepper1cored, seeded, sliced
Red pepper flakesas neededdried
Blanched almonds130 gtoasted, ground
Clams455 grinsed, drained
Onion1chopped
Monkfish570 gdiced
Olive oil3 tablespoons
Fresh rosemary1 sprig
Bay leaves1
Dry white wine120 g
Saffron threads1 pinch
Canned chopped tomatoes410 g
Salt & pepperas needed
Method
1. Heat olive oil in a clean saucepan
2. Add onion and cook until softened - 5 min
3. Add garlic clove and red bell pepper
4. Cook - 2 min
5. Stir in rosemary, bay leaves and red pepper flakes
6. Add dry white wine
7. Boil then reduce heat
8. Simmer - 2 min
9. Add saffron threads and canned chopped tomatoes
10. Simmer - 10 min
11. Stir in blanched almonds
12. Add monkfish and cook - 3 min
13. Add clams to the saucepan and cover
14. Cook - 5 min
15. Season with salt & pepper to taste
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