Monkfish Scampi: Posh Pub Grub at Home!

Monkfish Scampi: Posh Pub Grub at Home!

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Craving monkfish? Try this easy Monkfish Scampi recipe with tartare chips! It's a delightful twist on classic scampi – posh pub grub without the pub prices.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup (120g) mayonnaise (full-fat or light, your choice)
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) capers, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons (15g) cornichons, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) fresh tarragon, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • ½ teaspoon (3g) Dijon mustard
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon (2g) salt
  • ½ teaspoon (2g) black pepper
  • ¾ cup (180ml) ice-cold sparkling water or club soda
  • 2 large potatoes, such as Maris Piper or Russet (about 500g total), peeled and cut into chunky chips (about 2.5cm / 1 inch thick)
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) sunflower oil or vegetable oil, plus extra for deep frying
  • 1 lb (450g) monkfish tail, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces (about 2.5cm / 1 inch)
  • Sunflower oil or vegetable oil, for deep frying
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

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