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Seasonal Food of the Week:

Monkfish

With a succulent, firm texture and a fine, slightly sweet flavour, monkfish invites comparison with other 'luxury' seafoods such as lobster and scallops. Unfortunately monkfish has become so popular that there is now concern over stock levels. Full card-carrying ethical consumers may want to avoid monkfish altogether; we relish it as an occasional treat, eating it only outside the spawning season (although it is available year-round).

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