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Dive into the tropical flavors of the Caribbean with this Monkfish Colombo, a dish that marries the tender, flaky monkfish with a symphony of spices and creamy coconut milk. Originating from the islands, Colombo is a spice blend that reflects the rich culinary heritage of the French West Indies, where vibrant flavors meet the ocean's bounty. This recipe not only tantalizes your taste buds but also serves as a reminder of how food can transport you to distant shores. Fun fact: Monkfish is often dubbed 'poor man's lobster' due to its sweet, succulent meat that rivals that of its more expensive counterpart. So grab your apron and get ready to impress your guests with a dish that’s both gourmet and delightfully easy to make!
Ingredients
- 200 g White round rice
- 200 g Water
- 100 g Onion
- 2 Cloves of garlic
- 20 g Olive oil
- 1 Bay leaf
- 10 g Curry
- 50 g Tomato puree
- 500 g Monkfish fillet
- 200 g Loligo squid
- 200 g Frozen cooked shelled shrimp
- 200 g Zucchini
- 1 Pinch(es) Salt
- 1 Pinch(es) Pepper
- 100 g Whipping cream
- 10 g Butter
Steps
Rice
- Add 200 g of white round rice, 200 g of water in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20:00min / 100°C / Speed 4.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in a bowl.
- Setaside the preparation content beside an oven let cool.
Vegetables
- Cut Courgettes into slices.
- Setaside the preparation content on a plate.
- Add 100 g of onion, 2 cloves of garlic in the food processor bowl.
- Mix chop: 5sec / 0°C / Speed 5. Scrape the sides of the bowl with the spatula
- Add 20 g of olive oil, 1 bay leaf in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 5:00min / 120°C / Speed 1.
Seafood and Sauce
- Add 10 g of curry, 50 g of tomato puree in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 3:00min / 120°C / Speed 1.
- Cut into small pieces, and add 500 g of monkfish fillet in the food processor bowl.
- Add 200 g of loligo squid, 200 g of frozen cooked shelled shrimp, 200 g of zucchini, 1 pinch(es) of salt adjust according to the tastes, 1 pinch(es) of pepper adjust according to the tastes in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 10:00min / 100°C / Speed 1 in inverse.
- Add 100 g of whipping cream, 10 g of butter in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 2:00min / 90°C / Speed 1 in inverse.
Serving
- Shape the White Rice into a dome on a plate.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl over the plate.
- Serve Hot.