Monkfish Ssam For Two Recipe

Name: Paper Tigers Monkfish Ssam For Two Recipe
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 2 fillets Monkfish fillets; 2 tbs Tamarind paste; 1 tbs Soy sauce; 1 tbs Honey; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 tsp Ginger, grated; 2 tbs Olive oil; to taste Salt; to taste Pepper; 8 leaves Bibb lettuce leaves; 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced; 1 medium Carrots, julienned; 1 tbs Fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 wedges Lime wedges

Inspired by Paper Tiger

Time1h

Serves2

Tamarind Glaze, Bibb, Accoutrements

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Ingredients

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Monkfish and Marinade

2 fillets Monkfish fillets

2 tbs tamarind paste

1 tbs Aged soy sauce

1 tbs Honey

2 cloves Garlic, minced

1 tsp Ginger, grated

2 tbs olive oil

to taste Celtic sea salt

to taste white, green, and black pepper

Accoutrements

8 leaves Bibb lettuce leaves

1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced

1 medium Carrots, julienned

1 tbs Fresh cilantro, chopped

2 wedges Lime wedges

Method

Preparation

Marinate the Monkfish

In a bowl, combine tamarind paste, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add the monkfish fillets and coat well. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare the Accoutrements

While the fish is marinating, prepare the bibb lettuce, cucumber, carrots, cilantro, and lime wedges. Set aside.

Cooking

Cook the Monkfish

Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the monkfish for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked through and slightly charred. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes.

Serve

Slice the grilled monkfish and serve it with the bibb lettuce leaves and the prepared accoutrements. Squeeze lime juice over the top before enjoying.