Wild New Zealand Monk Fish Portion

Wild monk fish (also known as stargazer) are widespread in New Zealand coastal waters and abundant in the South Island at depths of 50 to 500 metres. They are mottled green with speckles, have a large bony head and no scales. Wild monk fish is also known as the “poor man’s lobster” as it offers a lot of the same textures of lobster but at a much cheaper price. Each portion is between 170-200g. Wild monkfish flesh is firm, succulent and pearly white, with a low oil content. It is suited to baking; barbeques; poaching; steaming; use in a soup/chowder; or frying. It is rich in vitamin D and selenium.