Monkfish medallions with Jerusalem artichokes, 
red lentils and thyme oil

Typical of Mediterranean cuisine, the monkfish is a lean fish, ideal to bake. 
A light and tasty second course thanks to the combination with 
red lentils and Jerusalem artichokes.

1h

4 people

Ingredients

 

1x 1200 g.  Monkfish

200 gr Jerusalem artichoke

200 gr Red lentils

q.b Thyme flavored oil

q.s. thyme

q.s. Extra virgin olive oil

Procedure for preparing monkfish

 

Generally the monkfish is already sold without the head. 
In case you buy it with the head, the procedure to clean it is as follows: use a sharp knife (or scissors) and cut the side fins. Cut the monkfish under the belly and remove the entrails. Finally, make a clean cut on the back and remove the head.
Wash the fish thoroughly, rinsing it under running water. Incise at the height of the dorsal fin and remove the skin by pulling it towards the tail. The latter will then be cut by making an incision on the sides of the central bone. The monkfish has no thorns but only a central bone. To eliminate the bone it is necessary to engrave following the profile. The two fillets are now ready to be baked in the oven at 180 degrees for 15 minutes.

Procedure for preparing lentils

 

Put 200 grams of non-soaked lentils in a vacuum cooking bag. 
Add 340g of water to the lentils and close the bag. Bake for 20 minutes at 95 °.

Procedure for the preparation of the Jerusalem artichoke

 

Peel the Jerusalem artichoke and cut into thin slices with the help of a mandolin. 
Place the chips obtained in 
capacious molds and add a curl of butter. 
Insert the molds in the oven and cook them for 10 minutes at 210 °.

Plating

Once cooked the chips of Jerusalem artichokes and lentils, place them on both sides 
of the plate. 
In the middle place the monkfish fillets previously cut into pieces. 
Finish the serving by seasoning with 
the flavored oil and fresh thyme leaves.

 

 

Chef tips

 

The monkfish head is also excellent for preparing delicious fish broths or jellies.
Jerusalem artichoke is a tuber with excellent properties. Used in the kitchen to flavor dishes, the Jerusalem artichoke is also rich in vitamins and minerals, including inulin that facilitates digestion and regulates bacterial flora.

Recommended ovens

EKF 611 C TC

ELECTRIC COMPACT COMBI OVEN WITH TOUCH CONTROL

DISCOVER EKF 611 C TC

MKF 511 TS

ELECTRIC COMBI OVEN WITH TOUCH
SCREEN 5 TRAYS 1/1 GN

DISCOVER MKF 511 TS

MKF 1011 C TS

ELECTRIC COMPACT COMBI OVEN WITH TOUCH
SCREEN 10 TRAYS 1/1 GN

DISCOVER MKF 1011 C TS

Recommended trays and grills

KG9G

CHROMED GRID 1/1 GN

DISCOVER KG9G

KT9G

AISI 304 TRAY 1/1 GN

DISCOVER KT9G

KFT9G

AISI 304 PERFORATED TRAY 1/1 GN

DISCOVER KFT9G