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The Dish: Grilled Montauk Monkfish
Chef Stephan Bogardus
The Halyard, Greenport
Description
Grilled monkfish, roasted local cauliflower, black garlic tahini, Red Frill mustard.
Components
Monkfish is a humble and delicious wild line-caught fish from local waters — and a fish that should be talked about more. A smoky flavor is achieved by grilling and then confiting the monkfish in extra-virgin olive oil. Roasted cauliflower and tahini are an unexpected pairing that is then accentuated by the black garlic. The fermented flavor of the black garlic adds a depth and richness to the dish.
Inspiration
Chef Bogardus was invited to a Rosh Hashanah dinner where roasted cauliflower salad dressed in tahini vinaigrette was served. The bold tahini paired amazingly well with the bright and tasty cauliflower. Bogardus refined the idea a bit and added his own flavors to create the dish at The Halyard.
Pairs well with …
A thick and buttery chardonnay is what Chef Bogardus recommends to accompany the monkfish. McCall’s newly released 2017 Chardonnay would be a great pick.
