MONKFISH IN A PARCEL WITH CHILLI AND COCONUT
MONKFISH IN A PARCEL WITH CHILLI AND COCONUT
MONKFISH IN A PARCEL WITH CHILLI AND COCONUT

Ingredients
  • 600g/1lb 2oz monkfish (cut into 4 pieces)
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • crushed
  • 2 chillies
  • sliced into 12 pieces
  • 4 sprigs fresh lemon thyme
  • 20g/¾oz grated ginger
  • 1 stalk lemongrass
  • cut into 4 pieces
  • 12 tbsp coconut milk
  • 1 lime
  • quartered
  • salt
  • to taste
Directions
  • Preheat a barbecue until the coals are white hot. (Alternatively
  • cook in an oven preheated to 180C/350F/Gas 4.)
  • Fold a large piece of aluminium foil in half. Place a smaller piece of baking paper on top of the foil. Place a piece of monkfish onto the paper with a garlic clove
  • three slices of chilli
  • a sprig of lemon thyme
  • a quarter of the grated ginger
  • a piece of lemongrass
  • three tablespoons of coconut milk and a pinch of salt. Repeat this for each piece of fish.
  • Seal the parcels into a pasty-like shape
  • making sure the edges are sealed so that the juices can't escape during cooking. Place onto the barbecue (or in the oven) for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the barbecue and leave to stand for five minutes. To serve
  • place each foil package onto a plate. Open up the foil and season with a squeeze of lime juice.