Curried Monkfish With Apple And Date Compote Recipes

CURRIED MONKFISH

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add onion and cook until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
• Add Garlic and cook for 1 minute.
• Add fish pieces to the skillet and season with a little salt and pepper.
• Cook, stirring, until the fish pieces lose thier translucency, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in curry powder followed by the tomatoes.
• Cook until bubbling hot.
• Reduce the heat and stir in the yogurt.
• Heat for 1 or 2 minutes, but do not boil.

CURRIED MONKFISH WITH APPLE AND DATE COMPOTE

Steps:

• Mix honey, mustard, curry and thyme in large bowl. Add fish pieces and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours.
• Melt 4 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add apples and dates and sauté until apples are golden and almost tender, about 10 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water and simmer until thick syrup forms and apples are tender, about 5 minutes. Mix in vinegar. Season compote to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
• Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in another heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add fish and cook until just opaque in center, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer fish to plates.
• Meanwhile, stir compote over medium heat until warm. Spoon compote alongside fish and serve.