Italian
Fried Monkfish Bites
by Chef Max Mariola · 1.1M subscribers on YouTube
Crispy fried monkfish bites coated in a crunchy breadcrumb crust, served with fried tomatoes and a fresh tomato, onion, and basil salad. A perfect dish to make kids love fish.
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- medium
Ingredients
11 items- 300 gCoda di Rospo (Rana Pescatrice)Monkfish, cleaned and filleted
- FlourFor dredging
- 2 pcsEggBeaten for egg wash
- Panco (Pangrattato Grossolano)Coarse breadcrumbs; can substitute with homemade toasted breadcrumbs
- Frying OilOil for deep frying (e.g., peanut or sunflower oil)
- LemonJuice for seasoning
- Pomodori (Misti, Colorati)Mixed colorful tomatoes for frying and salad
- Cipollotto (Cipolla Fresca)Fresh spring onion, sliced
- Fresh BasilFresh basil leaves
- Extra Virgin Olive OilExtra virgin olive oil for dressing
- Salt(optional) — To taste
Method
- Cut the monkfish into thin, bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with coarse breadcrumbs (panco).
- Coat each fish piece first in flour, then in egg, then in breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a pan to 160–170°C (320–340°F) for frying the fish.
- Fry the breaded monkfish pieces until golden and cooked through, turning as needed. Drain on paper towels.
- For the tomatoes: coat small tomatoes (or tomato slices) in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, then fry in oil at a higher temperature until crispy on the outside and still raw inside.
- Make a salad: slice a mix of colorful tomatoes, add sliced fresh onion, fresh basil leaves, salt, extra virgin olive oil, and lemon juice to taste.
- Serve the fried monkfish bites with the fried tomatoes and fresh salad.
Chef Max Mariola
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