Lophius
americanus
The name monkfish has apparently
been derived from the days when monks
picked through the discarded catches of
local fishermen. These deep water fish
are also known as anglerfish, goosefish,
allmouth and devilfish. Even today, monkfish
are still caught only as a bycatch species.
Renowned for its ugliness, the head and
stomach comprise 75% of the body, while
the mouth constitutes 75% of the head.
On top of the head is a strange apparatus
similar to a fishing pole with bait, which
is moved around enticing prey towards
its mouth. Their diet consists of flounder,
skate, herring, cod and to a lesser extent,
lobster, crab and sometimes gulls and
ducks, the latter prey perhaps the reason
for the moniker, goosefish. The average
fish size in the North Atlantic is 60-80
cm., although it is not uncommon to catch
animals well in excess of 100cm. 
Goldwater Seafoods provides
1-2 lb. tail portions (larger sizes
on request), with skin remaining. These
tail portions have only a central vertebrae,
providing a cut that is virtually boneless.
Like scallop and lobster, the white
meat is firm and dense, which does not
flake when cooked. It possesses a mild
flavour and is sometimes referred to
as 'poor man's lobster'.
A 100g
(3.5oz.) serving constitutes:
- Energy 80cal
- Minerals g
- Protein 15g
- Sodium 180mg
- Fat 1.5g
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- Potassium 513mg
- Cholesterol 35mg
- Calcium mg
- Carbohydrates 0g
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