Paul McVeigh's barbecued monkfish

The meaty texture of monkfish is ideal for the harsh heat of a barbecue, enjoyed with fresh herbs and squeeze of lemon for added flavour

Paul McVeigh's barbecued monkfish

SERVES

4

PEOPLE

COOKING TIME

12

MINUTES

Ingredients

  • 4 monkfish tails

  • For the marinade:

  • zest of 1 lemon (reserve lemon juice for basting butter)

  • 4 tbsp parsley, chopped

  • 2 tbsp rosemary, chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed or very finely chopped with tiny pinch of salt

  • 5-6 tbsp neutral oil (sunflower, rapeseed)

  • For the basting butter:

  • 150g butter, melted (can be melted in stainless steel bowl to the side of grill)

  • juice of lemons and other citrus fruit from rub and marinade

  • bunch thyme

  • bunch rosemary

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