Monkfish

Monkfish, also called anglerfish, is an ugly fish, with a huge head and gaping mouth, but its excellent flesh more than compensates for its disconcerting appearance. Slightly chewy, mild and sweet, monkfish has long been appreciated in southern Europe and is gaining more recognition in Britain and North America. It is native to the Mediterranean and both sides of the Atlantic. The average weight is 10 lb/4.5 kg. The tail section, the most important to the cook, consists of one central cartilaginous bone and two fillets.