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Monkfish en Papillote
Used with permission from Whitecap Books
Alterations should be made to fit with your dietary needs. Please
consult with your medical team before you attempt to make this recipe.
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Monkfish en Papillote. Serves 6
1/4 cup (60 mL) unsalted butter
3 shallots, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 large carrots, peeled and julienned
2 stalks celery, julienned
1 cup (250 mL) sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms
1/4 cup (60 mL) finely chopped parsley
Sea salt
Freshly ground Tellicherry (or black) pepper
Parchment paper cut into six 8-inch (20 cm) circles or hearts
(hearts may work better depending on the shape of your fish)
2 lb (1 kg) fresh monkfish
(or halibut, cod, or sablefish), in 6 pieces
White wine (or vermouth) for sprinkling
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Instructions
- Heat the butter in a large frying pan; add the shallots, garlic, carrots, and celery and sauté for about 5 minutes.
- Add the mushrooms, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook for another 3 minutes, being careful not to overcook the veggies. Cool.
- Fold a piece of the parchment in half and butter one half well all the way to the edge.
- Place a portion of the cooled sautéed veggies on the buttered half, top with a piece of the fish, and sprinkle with a drizzle of white wine (or vermouth).
- Fold the top half over the bottom half and crimp the edges to seal. Repeat with the remaining parchment.
- Bake in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 5 minutes; reduce the heat to 350°F (180°C) and bake for another 10 to 12 minutes.
- To serve, place each the parchment package on a dinner plate, bring to the table, and cut the packages open, releasing the fragrant aromas.
Monkfish is commonly referred to as poor man’s lobster. The texture is similar, but the taste is much lighter. Papillote is a method of cooking that somehow has faded from the culinary scene of late. It involves making an envelope out of parchment paper and baking the fish in the package. The benefits are many: the steam within the package keeps the fish moist, and the presentation on the plate is interesting to say the least.
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