The Monkfish Wrapped in Bacon is both delicate and flavorful. It is a recipe that can be served either as a main dish or as an appetizer if prepared in smaller portions. I find these skewers not only delicious but also very attractive to bring to the table, suitable for any kind of event, important or not. Its preparation is very quick because even filleting the tails does not require any skill, as monkfish is boneless. You will just need a sharp knife and a cutting board. For the rest, very few ingredients: thinly sliced bacon strips, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, salt, oregano, and a little bit of breadcrumbs. In short, nothing could be simpler for a really great result.
If you like monkfish or anglerfish and want some other ideas, then don’t miss the upcoming recipes:
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 people
- Cooking methods: Electric Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 8 fillets monkfish
- 16 slices thinly sliced bacon
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste dried oregano
- to taste salt and pepper
- to taste breadcrumbs
Tools
- 1 Baking sheet
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cutting board
- Paper towels
- Parchment paper
- 8 Skewers
How to Prepare Monkfish Wrapped in Bacon
First, with a sharp knife, remove the skin from the monkfish. You just need to gently detach the first part, and then you can peel it directly with your hands.
Once the skin is removed, eliminate the skeleton which is spine-free in this case. However, if you can, don’t throw it away; freeze it instead as it could be useful for other preparations. Rinse the fish under running water and pat it dry with paper towels.
Sprinkle the fillet with a pinch of salt and dried oregano. Now skewer it and finally wrap two slices of bacon around it.
Arrange the skewers on a baking sheet previously lined with parchment paper. Drizzle the fish with a little extra virgin olive oil and then dust with breadcrumbs. Not too much as it shouldn’t coat them but just make them crispy. At this point, bake in a preheated oven at 350°F, fan mode, and let it cook for about 20 minutes or until they are golden brown.
Serve your Monkfish Wrapped in Bacon hot right out of the oven, accompanied by slices of lemon.
Tips, Variations, Notes, and Storage
The monkfish skewers can be stored well for one or two days in the refrigerator, but inside an airtight glass or ceramic container to prevent other foods from being contaminated.
You can also prepare and freeze them so that you can store them longer and have them ready to use.
If you can’t find fresh fillets of this fish, you can always opt for frozen tails, but once the skewers are ready, you can no longer refreeze them raw.
