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Monkfish, Bacon and Pea Risotto
Monkfish, Bacon and Pea Risotto

Monkfish, Bacon and Pea Risotto

with Pea Shoot and Cherry Tomato Salad

This Monkfish, Bacon and Pea Risotto takes inspiration from classic restaurant dishes with a gourmet protein to bring a fine dining experience straight into your home!

Allergens:
Celery
Fish
Milk
Egg

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the war in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.

Total40 minutes
Active 25 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

15 grams

Vegetable Stock Paste

(Contains: Celery)

1 unit(s)

Lemon

125 grams

Cherry Tomatoes

1 bunch(es)

Mint

1 unit(s)

Garlic Clove**

60 grams

British Smoked Bacon Lardons

175 grams

Risotto Rice

200 grams

Monkfish Medallions

(Contains: Fish)

120 grams

Peas

10 grams

Unsalted Butter

(Contains: Milk)

40 grams

Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese

(Contains: Milk, Egg)

40 grams

Pea Shoots

Not included in your delivery

500 milliliter(s)

Boiled Water for the Risotto

1 tbsp

Olive Oil for the Dressing

Nutritional information

Energy (kcal)699 kcal
Energy (kJ)2926 kJ
Fat22.2 g
of which saturates9.3 g
Carbohydrate85.6 g
of which sugars8.4 g
Dietary Fibre6.5 g
Protein40 g
Salt3 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Zester
Measuring Jug
Garlic Press
Large Oven-Proof Pan
Oven dish
Medium Bowl
Lid
Pan

Instructions

Get Prepped
1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.

Boil a full kettle, then pour the boiled water for the risotto (see ingredients for amount) into a measuring jug. Add the vegetable stock paste and stir well to combine - this is your veg stock.

Zest and halve the lemon. Halve the tomatoes. 

Pick the mint leaves from their stalks and roughly chop (discard the stalks). Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

Start your Risotto
2

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, wide-bottomed ovenproof pan on medium-high heat. TIP: If you don't have an ovenproof pan, use a normal pan and transfer to an ovenproof dish before baking.

Once hot, add the bacon lardons and stir-fry until golden, 3-4 mins. 

Add the garlic and stir-fry for 1 min more, then add the risotto rice. Stir and cook until the edges of the rice are translucent, 1-2 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat. Cook bacon thoroughly.

Ready, Steady, Bake
3

Stir your veg stock into the pan. Bring back up to the boil, then pop a lid on the pan (or cover with foil).

Bake on the middle shelf of your oven until the rice is cooked and the water has been absorbed, 20-25 mins.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix together the olive oil for the dressing (see pantry for amount) and a squeeze of lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, then set the dressing aside.

Cook the Monkfish
4

About 10 mins before the risotto is cooked, heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on high heat. Pat the monkfish dry with kitchen paper, then season with salt and pepper.

Once hot, add the monkfish pieces to the pan and scatter over the lemon zest. Cook for 3-4 mins each side, adjusting the heat as necessary. 

When cooked, transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw fish. It's cooked when opaque in the middle. 

Finishing Touches
5

When the risotto is cooked, remove from the oven and stir in the peas, butter, half the mint and half the grated hard Italian style cheese.

Squeeze in some lemon juice, then taste and add more salt, pepper and lemon juice if needed. TIP: Add a splash of water to loosen the risotto if needed.

Serve Up
6

Share the bacon and pea risotto between your bowls, then top with the monkfish. Sprinkle over the remaining cheese and mint to finish.

Toss the pea shoots and baby plum tomatoes in the dressing, then serve alongside.

Enjoy!

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