Monkfish in Tomato-Garlic Sauce

Course Main Course

Keyword Fish, Seafood, Garlic, Tomato, Tomatoes, Crushed Tomatoes, Oil, Garlic Cloves, Gluten Free, Monkfish, Monkfish Fillets

Dietary Need Gluten Free

Cooking Method Oven, Stovetop

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 204kcal

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
In a large skillet, warm ¼ cup of oil. Add the sliced garlic and cook slowly over very low heat, shaking the skillet, until the garlic is deep golden, 15 minutes. Remove about ¼ cup of garlic slices to a plate and reserve. Add the tomatoes and cook over moderately high heat for 1 minute.
Add the water and simmer until the sauce has reduced to 1½ cups, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
In a very large skillet, heat the 3 Tablespoons of oil. Season the fish with salt and pepper. Cook over high heat until browned on the bottom, 2 minutes. Turn the fish, transfer to the over, and roast until just cooked through, about 15 minutes.
Transfer the fish to a large, warmed platter. Pour any juices from the skillet into the sauce and simmer for 2 minutes. Spoon the sauce onto plates and set the fish on top.
Optional: sprinkle the fried garlic over the fish before serving.