Monkfish Satay Skewers

Meaty monkfish skewers with lime, ginger, chilli and a creamy peanut satay sauce. A brilliant fish kebab when you want something rich, sharp and smoky.

Monkfish Satay Skewers

Monkfish Satay Skewers

🔥 Medium Prep 30 mins | Cook 10 mins 🍽 Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 700g monkfish tail, trimmed and cut into chunks
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 red chilli, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • For the Satay Sauce:
  • 120g smooth peanut butter
  • 150ml coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp Thai red curry paste
  • Splash of water, if needed
  • To Serve:
  • Lime wedges
  • Fresh coriander
  • Cucumber salad
  • Jasmine rice or flatbread

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 520
  • Protein: 42g
  • Fat: 34g
  • Carbs: 12g

Method

  1. Mix the oil, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, chilli and sugar.
  2. Coat the monkfish chunks in the marinade.
  3. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
  4. For the satay sauce, warm the peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, sugar and curry paste in a small pan.
  5. Loosen with a splash of water if needed.
  6. Thread the monkfish onto skewers.
  7. Grill or BBQ for 8 to 10 minutes, turning until lightly charred and cooked through.
  8. Serve with satay sauce, lime and coriander.

Notes

Monkfish can take bold flavours, which makes it ideal for satay. Keep the sauce spoon-able rather than too thick.