coda di rospo bardata al prosciutto

monkfish wrapped in prosciutto with a basil pesto dressing

serves 
4
preparation time 
10mins
cooking time 
10mins
ingredients 

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.

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