Sautéed Monkfish with Leeks and Shiitakes

1. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a very large skillet. When the butter starts to brown, add the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the wine and cook until evaporated, about 1 minute. Transfer the mushrooms to a bowl and wipe out the skillet.

2. In a medium enameled cast-iron casserole, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add the leeks, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 1 minute. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Cover and cook over moderate heat for 3 minutes. Stir well, cover and cook for 3 minutes longer.

3. Season the monkfish medallions with salt and pepper and lightly dredge them in flour; shake off the excess flour. In the very large skillet, heat the vegetable oil until almost smoking. Add the monkfish medallions and cook them over moderately high heat until browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Turn the medallions, reduce the heat to moderate and cook until just opaque throughout, about 3 minutes.

4. Bring the stewed leeks to a boil. Stir in the shiitakes and season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and stir in the chives and the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Spoon the leek stew onto plates, set the monkfish on top and serve at once.

Make Ahead

The leek and shiitake stew can be prepared through Step 2 and refrigerated overnight.

Notes

One Serving Calories 396 kcal, Total Fat 19.5 gm, Saturated Fat 8.5 gm, Protein 29 gm, Carbohydrates 27 gm.