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Stargazer (Monkfish)
Kathetostoma laeve
Sweet, lobster-like flesh from a strange-looking deep-water fish.
Year-round
From boat to bench
Stargazer sit half-buried on the seabed waiting for prey. They're brought up by demersal trawlers across the southern shelf and individually graded — the thick, boneless tail loins are prized by chefs for their firm, sweet flesh.
Health benefit
Firm, lean white flesh rich in protein, selenium and B vitamins.
Easy Recipe
Roasted Stargazer with Chorizo & Beans
Serves 2·25 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 stargazer tail pieces
- 100g chorizo, sliced
- 400g tin white beans, drained
- 1 garlic clove, smashed
- Olive oil, parsley
Method
- 01Sear chorizo in an oven-proof pan to release the oil.
- 02Add beans and garlic, season and stir through.
- 03Nestle the stargazer on top and drizzle with olive oil.
- 04Roast at 200°C for 10–12 minutes. Scatter with parsley.
