Monkfish Tazones-Style Spanish Recipe

Monkfish Tazones-Style Spanish Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 cups Spanish extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 6-ounce monkfish fillets
• 1 lemon, halved
• 3 large eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• sea salt to taste

Method

1. Heat the olive oil in a deep pot over medium-high heat until it measures 325°F on a candy thermometer
2. Cut each monkfish fillet into 4 medallions and squeeze the juice from the lemon halves over the medallions
3. Whisk the eggs in a small bowl and pour the flour into another bowl
4. Working in batches, dredge the medallions in the flour, then dip in the egg
5. Gently drop 4 to 6 medallions into the hot oil at a time
6. Using tongs, carefully turn the monkfish pieces over in the hot oil so they brown evenly
7. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain
8. Allow the oil to return to 325°F between batches
9. Season to taste with salt and serve immediately

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