coda di rospo bardata al prosciutto
monkfish wrapped in prosciutto with a basil pesto dressing
serves
4
preparation time
10mins
cooking time
10mins
ingredients
50g, 4 tbsp Dress Italian Classic Basil Pesto
1 kg loin of monkfish
4 slices of prosciutto
grated rind of 1 lemon
60 ml, 4 tbsp, 2fl oz extra virgin olive oil
4 bay leaves
salt and black pepper
instructions
Preheat the oven to 200c, 400f, Gas mark 6. Slice the monkfish into four pieces. Season each piece with salt and black pepper. Spread a teaspoon of Dress Italian Classic Basil Pesto on each piece of fish and sprinkle with lemon rind. Place 1 bay leaf on each. Wrap each piece of fish with prosciutto and place on a piece of grease proof paper on a baking tray. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and place in the oven. Bake for 10 minutes or until the monkfish is cooked through. Serve drizzled with the oven juices.




