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Lemony Monkfish and Samphire Paella
Lemony Monkfish and Samphire Paella

Lemony Monkfish and Samphire Paella

with Red Pepper and Crispy Serrano Ham

We love a good Lemony Monkfish with Samphire Paella, and this deliciously simple, chef-curated recipe doesn't disappoint. Time to bust out the pots and pans!

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Fish

40 minutes
30 minutes

1

Bell Pepper

175

Arborio Rice

1

Saffron

2

Chicken Stock Powder

2

Serrano Ham

40

Samphire

1

Onion

1

Garlic Clove**

1

Smoked Paprika

1

Flat Leaf Parsley

½

Lemon

200

Monkfish Medallions

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Energy (kcal)503 kcal
Energy (kJ)2105 kJ
Fat3 g
of which saturates1 g
Carbohydrate86 g
of which sugars10 g
Protein32 g
Salt2.9 g

Zester
Chopping Board
Baking Tray
Grater
Knife
Medium Saucepan
Oven dish
Baking Dish
Lid
Plate
Grill Pan
Bowl

Prep the veggies
1

Preheat your oven to 200°C and put the kettle on to boil. Halve, peel and chop the onion into small pieces. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Halve the pepper(s) and discard the core and seeds. Slice into thin strips. Put the pepper slices on a baking tray, drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper. Set aside. Roughly chop the parsley (stalks and all). Zest the lemon, then cut it into wedges.

Start the rice
2

Pour the boiling water (see ingredients for amount) into a measuring jug and add the chicken stock and saffron powder. Stir to dissolve. Heat a drizzle of oil in an ovenproof saucepan on medium heat (if you don't have one, transfer to an ovenproof dish later). When hot, add the onion, and cook until soft, 4-5 mins. Stir in the garlic and paprika and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

Bake!
3

Add the rice, stir to coat in the oil and spices. Add the stock and bring the mixture to the boil (then transfer to an ovenproof dish if necessary). Cover with a tight fitting lid (or foil), cook on the middle shelf of your oven for 20-25 mins. Tip: Check after 20 mins to see if the rice is cooked and the liquid absorbed. Scatter the samphire over the top of the rice for the final 10 mins of its cooking time. Meanwhile, roast the peppers on the top shelf of your oven until soft and charred, 12-15 mins, then remove and set aside.

Marinate the fish
4

Meanwhile, place the monkfish medallions in a mixing bowl and add half the lemon zest and a glug of oil. Season with salt. Rub the flavours all over the fish and set aside. Meanwhile, heat a large frying pan over high heat and add the serrano ham slices. Cook until golden and crispy, 1-2 mins each side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

Cook the fish
5

About 5 minutes before the rice is ready, return the frying pan you used for the serrano ham to medium-high heat (no oil). Once hot, carefully lay in the monkfish pieces and cook for 2-3 mins each side. IMPORTANT: The fish is cooked when opaque all the way through.

Finish and Serve
6

When the rice is ready, remove it from your oven and leave to cool for a couple of minutes. Stir the peppers into the rice with the remaining lemon zest, half the parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice. Add a splash of water to loosen if needed, then taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Snap the crispy serrano ham into pieces. Share between your bowls, top with the monkfish and crispy serrano ham pieces and scatter over any remaining parsley. Serve with the remaining lemon wedges to squeeze over at the table. Enjoy!

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