BRAISED MONKFISH WITH WILD MUSHROOMS AND CIPOLLINI ONIONS

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Braised Monkfish with Wild Mushrooms and Cipollini Onions image

This recipe was provided by Tom Colicchio, a restaurant owner and head judge of the popular Bravo series "Top Chef."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh rosemary
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 bulb fennel, trimmed and chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups red wine
2 cups Brown Chicken Stock
12 cipollini onions, peeled
1 1/2 pounds wild mushrooms, such as hen of the woods, morels, or porcini, trimmed
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 pieces bone-in monkfish (8 ounces each)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 sprigs fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Wrap bay leaf, rosemary, 2 sprigs thyme, peppercorns, and fennel seeds in a piece of cheesecloth and tie to form a bouquet garni; set aside. In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, fennel, celery, and garlic; saute until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Pour over wine and stock, add bouquet garni, and bring to a boil. Immediately reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the liquid thickens to a sauce consistency, 45 to 60 minutes. Strain through a fine sieve, reserving liquid.
  • Place cipollini onions in a roasting pan over medium heat. Drizzle with 1/2 cup oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Cook for 5 minutes, add mushrooms, and cook until vegetables are tender; set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over high heat. Pat fish dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper. Place in skillet and cook until browned on both sides.
  • Add reserved liquid to a Dutch oven. Whisk in butter, tarragon, remaining 2 sprigs thyme, and vinegar. Add mushroom mixture and fish. Cover, and transfer to oven. Cook until just heated through, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Transfer fish to shallow bowls. Spoon sauce over fish, and serve.

Beeza 786
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I found this recipe to be a bit too time-consuming. I think I'll try a quicker recipe next time.


Anwar Sadat
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This dish was just okay. The monkfish was a bit bland and the sauce was a bit too sweet. I think I'll pass on this recipe next time.


Pajoo.don_ musik_Vevo
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I was a bit disappointed with this recipe. The monkfish was a bit tough and the sauce was a bit too acidic. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Doctor Work out
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I'll try a lighter recipe next time.


Syed Ali Abbas
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I found this recipe to be a bit too complicated. I think I'll try a simpler recipe next time.


chafu cartelz ke
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This dish was just okay. The monkfish was a bit dry and the sauce was a bit too salty. I think I'll pass on this recipe next time.


Md nadim Bro
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I was a bit disappointed with this recipe. The monkfish was a bit overcooked and the sauce was bland. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Brandon Duncan
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The monkfish is cooked to perfection and the sauce is divine. I would definitely recommend this recipe for a special occasion.


carl greer
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I love the way the flavors of the monkfish, mushrooms, and onions meld together in this dish. The sauce is also very tasty. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Nokuthula Dimakatso
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. The monkfish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Johann
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of monkfish. But I was pleasantly surprised! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


corinth wilson
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it always turns out great. The monkfish is always tender and flaky, and the sauce is always flavorful.


Oliver Dabb
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The monkfish, mushrooms, and onions complement each other perfectly. The sauce is also very tasty.


Babu Kamrul
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Wow! This dish exceeded my expectations. The monkfish was cooked to perfection and the sauce was velvety and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Gift Nkomazana
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I've never cooked monkfish before, but this recipe made it easy and enjoyable. The fish was incredibly flavorful and the sauce was rich and creamy. My family loved it!


Janii Alam
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This braised monkfish dish was an absolute delight! The monkfish was cooked perfectly, tender and flaky, and the combination of wild mushrooms, cipollini onions, and white wine sauce was divine. I especially appreciated the use of fresh herbs, which