- 200g/7oz monkfish, trimmed
- 3 slices prosciutto
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 spring onions, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 140g/5oz cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 200g/7oz spinach
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Preheat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7.
- Wrap the monkfish in the prosciutto and season with freshly ground black pepper.
- Heat the oil in an ovenproof frying pan and fry the monkfish for 2-3 minutes, until it is browned on both sides.
- Transfer into the oven for eight minutes or until completely cooked through. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for five minutes.
- For the sauce, heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed frying pan and fry the spring onion and garlic for one minute. Add the tomatoes and basil leaves to the pan and stir well.
- For the spinach, heat the oil in a separate pan and add the spinach for two minutes, stirring until wilted down.
- To serve, place the monkfish onto a plate and place alongside the spinach. Top with the tomato sauce.