Monk-Fish Rice with Mussels Recipe | A Seafood Classic
Enjoy monk-fish rice with mussels, a classic Portuguese seafood rice with tender fish and briny mussels in a rich, comforting broth. Try it at home.
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Craving a comforting Portuguese seafood classic? This monk-fish rice with mussels delivers tender monkfish, juicy mussels, and a rich, savory rice infused with ocean flavor. A traditional, crowd-pleasing dish that's deeply satisfying and perfect for bringing authentic Portuguese taste to your table.
Ingredients
1 and 1/4 cups of rice (to taste)1 lb of monkfish1 bunch of coriander1 fresh chilli pepper1 onion, chopped4 cloves of garlic, crushed1/2 cup of white wine2 ripe tomatoes, chopped1/2 green pepper, cut in strips1/2 lb of frozen musselsSalt (to taste)Olive oil (to taste)Parsley (to taste)
Directions
- Dice the monkfish and cook in boiling water seasoned with salt and parsley (to taste) for about 5 minutes or until it turns white.
- Pass the cooking broth through a net strainer and set aside.
- Sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil, when the onion is translucent add the chilli pepper, the tomato and the wine.
- Let it evaporate a little and then add twice as much of the hot broth then the amount of rice.
- Add the rice and green pepper as soon as the stock boils.
- Halfway through cooking, add the monkfish and mussels (without defrosting) and cook on low for about 10 minutes.
- Remove from the heat, let it stand a few minutes, sprinkle with the chopped coriander and garnish with some previously cooked mussels.
Adapted from a Recipe by: cigala.pt
Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)
Calories
353 kcal
Fat
10 g
Carbs
37 g
Protein
27 g
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Comments (2)
Melissa
How long do you cook the monkfish for in the water?
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5 Years ago, Monday, October 18, 2021
Tuga Pops
Hi Melissa, cook the monkfish for 5 to 10 minutes or until it turns white, if the water is boiling when you add the monkfish to it, it usually takes about 5 minutes to cook.
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5 Years ago, Monday, October 18, 2021