Fresh Monkfish Fillet

Why is monkfish called "poor man's lobster"?

Its firm, sweet, dense meat has a texture similar to lobster tail. That's where the nickname comes from.

How do I cook it?

Sear, roast or braise it gently. It holds up well to bold sauces. Remove any thin membrane before cooking if one remains.

How should I store it, and how long will it stay fresh?

Refrigerate it as soon as it arrives and cook it within 48 hours of delivery, or freeze it right away. See our Care & Prep guide for storage and thawing tips.

How do I know when it's done?

Cook until the flesh turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork. The USDA recommends an internal temperature of 145°F.

Can I get it portioned or vacuum sealed?

Where available, you can choose portion sizes and vacuum sealing before you add it to your box. Vacuum sealing is a flat $25 per order, and whole fish aren't eligible.

When will my order ship, and when will it arrive?

You choose your delivery date at checkout, and we ship your order overnight the day before. Because we only ship Monday through Thursday, delivery is available Tuesday through Friday, so your seafood never sits in a carrier facility over the weekend outside its 48-hour freshness window. Available delivery dates may vary with our seasonal store hours.

How is it shipped?

Overnight only — since fresh seafood has a strict 48-hour safety window once it leaves our store in Seattle. Continental U.S. orders ship via FedEx Priority Overnight or UPS Ground Overnight, depending on your location. Local customers in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho are eligible for discounted UPS Ground Overnight rates. See our full shipping rates by region ->

Do you ship to my address?

We ship to residential and business addresses across all 48 continental states, plus Alaska and Hawaii at a flat rate. We're unable to ship to PO boxes, FPO, or APO addresses.

What if my order arrives damaged or spoiled?

If your order arrives spoiled or you receive the wrong product, contact us within 14 days of delivery. We're not able to accept returns once an order has shipped, so if there's an issue, please reach out to us right away.
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Fresh Monk Fish Fillets

Fresh Monk Fish is known for its mild flavor and firm, meaty texture. Often compared to lobster, monk fish has substantial meat that works beautifully for roasting, grilling, baking, pan-searing, and seafood stews.

What Does Monk Fish Taste Like?

Monk Fish has a mild, slightly sweet flavor and firm texture that is often compared to lobster meat. Its hearty texture makes it a great choice for seafood lovers looking for something different from a traditional flaky fish.

It pairs well with butter, garlic, lemon, fresh herbs, tomatoes, olive oil, and flavorful sauces.

How to Cook Monk Fish

Monk Fish can be roasted, grilled, baked, pan-seared, or incorporated into soups and seafood stews.

Its firm texture holds up particularly well to high-heat cooking and flavorful marinades. Monk Fish can also work well in recipes where you want a substantial piece of seafood that maintains its shape during cooking.

How Much Monk Fish Should I Order?

Our recommended serving size for Fresh Monk Fish Fillets is approximately ½ pound per person.

Monk Fish is currently sold in 1-pound quantities with a 2-pound minimum order. 

Fresh Monk Fish from Pure Food Fish Market

Pure Food Fish Market has been serving customers at Seattle's Pike Place Market since 1911. Four generations later, our family continues to prepare seafood with the experience and care of a traditional fish market.