Monkfish "Lobster" Rolls

Serves: 2

Kirstin Bosco

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

49

Spice

52

Sweetness

45

Sourness

45

mins

Prep time (avg)

6.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1.5 tsps

Celery Salt

3 tbsps

Unsalted Butter

1 cup

Mayonnaise

Directions:

1

Season the monkfish with 1/2 teaspoon celery salt, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper

2

Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat

3

Add the monkfish and cook until golden brown and cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes per side

4

Transfer the monkfish to a cutting board and cut into 1-inch pieces

5

Let cool

6

Meanwhile, whisk the mayonnaise, the remaining 1 teaspoon celery salt, the lemon zest and juice, celery leaves and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl

7

Refrigerate until ready to serve

8

Toast the rolls and line the insides with lettuce

9

Add the monkfish, chopped celery and chives to the bowl with the mayonnaise mixture; gently toss

10

Divide the monkfish salad among the rolls

11

Serve with pickles and the potato chips

12

Most monkfish fillets are sold skinless with the membrane removed

13

If your fillets have a membrane, remove before seasoning

14

Photograph by Ryan Dausch