Fried Monk Fish

Monk Fish (Lophius Americanus)-is harvested in the Atlantic Ocean. Monk fish may be sautéed sliced thin and deep fried-cured and used in chowders and used as an ingredient in Paella.
Listed below is a very tasty and easy Monk fish dish (remember this fish has a very dense texture-if cooked to long the meat will become tough-to eliminate this problem cut fish into slices which will cook quickly).

4 Monk Fish (sliced-about 6 ounces each)

Flour

White Pepper

Salt

Vegetable Oil

Onions-minced

Celery

Chopped Parsley

Garlic
Take the sliced Monk fish and dredge in seasoned flour (flour, white pepper, salt) fry quickly in a good vegetable oil until golden brown on each side (use high heat) and in another pan sauté minced onions, celery, chopped parsley, & garlic when these vegetables are tender add a can of diced tomatoes to mixture (heat until very hot) then spoon this mixture on a plate and place Monk fish on top of vegetables and sprinkle with a good grated cheese.