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Coriander & Chili Monkfish Cheeks Stir-Fry is a Asian main course recipe that takes about 45 min from start to finish and serves 3. It calls for 9 ingredients across 5 steps, and is rated easy. A serving works out at around 251 kcal with roughly 18 g of protein. Filed under dairy free, dairy-free, high-protein and weeknight dinner.
Lightly coat the 300 grams of monkfish cheeks with 1 tablespoon corn flour. Heat the 3 servings of oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
Shallow-fry the monkfish cheeks until they're just slightly brown on the outside, forming a light crust. This usually takes a few minutes per side.
Drain the seared monkfish cheeks and set them aside. Finely chop the 3 cloves of garlic and the 1 bunch of coriander together.
In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed, then stir-fry the garlic and coriander mixture until it just starts to turn slightly brown and smells fragrant.
| Nutrient | Amount per serving | Share of reference intake |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 251kcal | 13% |
| Fat | 17g | 24% |
| Carbohydrate | 7g | 3% |
| of which sugars | 2g | 2% |
| Fibre | 1g | 3% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Sodium | 491mg | 20% |
Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Fibre is measured against the 30g daily recommendation, which has no statutory reference intake. Figures are an estimate calculated from the ingredient list.
| Allergen | Status |
|---|---|
| Fish | Contains |
| Soya | Contains |
| Gluten | May contain |
| Celery | May contain |
| Mustard | May contain |
| Sulphites | May contain |
| Crustaceans | Free from |
| Eggs | Free from |
| Peanuts | Free from |
| Milk | Free from |
| Tree nuts | Free from |
| Sesame | Free from |
| Lupin | Free from |
| Molluscs | Free from |
May contain means it depends on the brand you buy — check the label on the product itself.
Allergen information is derived automatically from the ingredient list and is a guide, not a guarantee. Always check the packaging of the products you cook with.
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