Monkfish

Also known as lotte, anglerfish, bellyfish.

• Type: Lean.
• Characteristics: Large, ugly fish, but only tail is used. White, very firm flesh with fine texture, somewhat like lobster. Rich flavor. Holds up well in soups and stews, but dries out easily if cooked dry without fat. As with skate and shark, the skeleton of monkfish is cartilage rather than bone.
• Weight: 5 to 50 lb (2.3 to 23 kg).