“Surf and Turf”

Here, the monkfish is so solid and substantial that it can support the richness of the oxtails, and the combination of fish and rich braised meat results in a very earthy dish.

Searing the meat, then slow-cooking it to extract its flavors and those of the vegetables into the braising liquid results in a “falling off the bone” tenderness and meat that melts in your mouth.

Monkfish has a high tolerance for cooking—if you inadvertently overcook it, it won’t be catastrophic—and