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Salmon, Monkfish, and Baked Vegetables

17/11/2023

I can guide you through a delicious recipe that combines salmon and monkfish with baked vegetables. Such a dish welcomes the flavor of the sea and the bounty of the garden in a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Here are the necessary ingredients and the preparation:

Ingredients

  • 2 salmon fillets (about 150-200 grams each)
  • 2 monkfish tails (cleaned and skinned)
  • 200 grams of cherry tomatoes
  • 2 medium zucchinis
  • 1 small eggplant
  • 1 yellow or red bell pepper
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Aromatic herbs (thyme or rosemary)
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
  2. Wash the vegetables. Slice the zucchini and eggplant into rounds, the bell pepper into strips, and the onion into wedges. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
  3. In a baking dish, arrange the mixed vegetables, add the whole garlic cloves, season with extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, and chopped aromatic herbs.
  4. Place in the oven and cook for about 15-20 minutes, until the vegetables start to become tender.
  5. Meanwhile, prepare the fish. Season the salmon and monkfish tails with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  6. After 15-20 minutes, remove the baking dish from the oven and create space among the vegetables to place the salmon and monkfish.
  7. Put back in the oven and continue cooking for another 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is just right (it should flake easily but remain juicy).
  8. Serve the salmon and monkfish on a bed of vegetables, drizzling with a raw olive oil if desired.

Note that cooking times may vary depending on the thickness of the fish and the power of the oven.

Fun Facts

Salmon and monkfish are fishes with a unique flavor and a particularly prized texture. Monkfish, also known as anglerfish, is appreciated for its white, compact flesh that resembles that of lobster, while salmon is famous for its richness in Omega-3. This combination of fish and vegetables is a great way to keep the meal light, yet full of flavors and nutrients.

Enjoy your meal!

Salmon, Monkfish, and Baked Vegetables