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Monkfish

Flat Fish

What is a Monkfish?

Although Monkfish are not technically flat, visually they appear flatter than Round Fish and reside on the seabed like other Flat Fish. Monkfish are a demersal trawled species found throughout the UK with the most important catch areas being South West England, and North & West Scotland. Monkfish is generally available all year round. Monkfish can grow large, to over 12kg in size, with the head normally being over 50% of the total weight. The head provides Monkfish cheeks which is deemed as a delicacy across most of Europe. Monkfish tail has a meaty, non-flakey texture.

Latin Name

Lophius Piscatorius

Available as

Wild, Fresh

Found in

North East Atlantic

Monkfish

How to prepare fish goujons (Monkfish)

Watch our guide on how to prepare fish goujons (Monkfish)

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How to prepare fish loins (Monkfish)

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Monkfish

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