Monkfish is available year round. The tail is readily available; cheeks are also sold by some fishmongers. Sold fresh, the tail meat is usually skinned and filleted. In some countries monkfish ...

Set aside and keep warm and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil when serving. To cook the monkfish: Pat the monkfish dry with kitchen paper and season with fine sea salt. Preheat your frying pan ...

This is a very simple recipe with a piece of lightly spiced monkfish on a bed of aubergine purée served with a sharp, slightly spicy dressing. For the aubergine, preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.

Reheat when ready to serve. Heat the oven to 180C. Cut the monkfish into four portions. Bring an oven-proof pan almost to smoking point and pour in a little oil. Season the monkfish and add it to ...