Cedar-Planked Monkfish with Fire-Roasted and Puttanesca Relish
Cedar-Planked Monkfish with Fire-Roasted and Puttanesca Relish is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Fill roasting pan with water.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionFill roasting pan with water.
Add cedar plank; weigh down with can or small pot to keep submerged and soak 1 day.
Prepare barbecue (high heat).
Brush grill rack with 1 tablespoon oil.
Arrange tomatoes, onion, and bell pepper on rimmed baking sheet.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper; drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil.
Grill vegetables until lightly charred and blistered, turning occasionally with tongs, about 4 minutes for tomatoes and 8 minutes for onion and pepper.
Return vegetables to same sheet and cool slightly.
Peel tomato halves; peel pepper halves.
Chop all vegetables coarsely and place in medium bowl.
Add olives, anchovies, garlic, basil, capers, vinegar, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
Toss to blend.
Season relish to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 hour ahead.
Let stand at room temperature.).
Sprinkle fillets with salt and pepper.
Wrap 2 prosciutto slices around each fillet, leaving top and bottom exposed.
Secure prosciutto with toothpicks.
Press each fillet slightly to flatten top.
Drain cedar plank.
Place fillets on plank.
Spoon 1/4 cup relish atop each fillet and press to adhere.
Place plank on grill; cover barbecue.
Cook fish until just opaque in center and thermometer inserted into center registers 120°F, checking occasionally and spraying plank with water if beginning to burn, about 18 minutes.
Transfer fish to plates.
Serve, passing remaining relish.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.