Monkfish Cheeks (10lb)

$160.00

Known as "poor man's lobster", monkfish is mild with a firm dense texture similar to lobster. The cheeks are an ultra tender cut that have all the flavor of monkfish in perfect nugget-like portions. 1 portion is approx. 16 oz (1 lb). We recommend 8 oz per person. This product is 10 individually packed 1 lb fillets.

Easy Seafood Recipe - Sear in oil over medium-high heat. Cook for 2 minutes. Lower heat and add butter. Let butter brown for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Flip fillet and then roast in the oven until opaque. For more inspiration, try Monkfish Coconut Curry or Monkfish Cheeks with Tomato and Chorizo Ragu.

Health Benefits - Low in sodium, a good source of niacin and vitamins B6, B12 and potassium and a very good source of protein, phosphorus and selenium. Plus, it’s excellent protein source for low carb paleo and keto diets.

Did You Know - Each large monkfish produces two nugget pieces of white, lobster-like meat from their cheeks. A highly tender cut, fish cheeks are the preferred part of the fish eaten by fishermen. Making use of the whole fish adds value back to the fleet.

Peak Freshness - High tech flash frozen and vacuum sealed at peak freshness from the ocean. Items delivered moderately thawed on dry ice may be put directly into your freezer to keep at restaurant quality for up to nine months, or thaw under refrigeration prior to cooking. Product has four day refrigerated shelf life.

Enjoy a taste of New England with our Heat & Eat Meal Collection—a curated lineup of our best-selling, ready-to-serve seafood favorites. From handcrafted fish cakes to oven-ready breaded haddock, this sampler delivers quality, convenience, and coastal flavor in every bite. Save 20% when you purchase this bundle compared to buying each item individually—perfect for easy weeknight meals, entertaining, or stocking your freezer with premium seafood made right here on the Boston Fish Pier. A total of 17 packs of our favorite prepared seafood options!

4 packs Fish Cakes – Handcrafted with fresh New England ground fish and butter potatoes, made in-house at the Boston Fish Pier for an authentic, protein-rich regional favorite. (8 cakes total)
4 packs Salmon Burgers – Made with fresh herbs and vegetables to complement the flavor of the fish, each burger delivers 23g of protein and is handmade on the Boston Fish Pier. (8 burgers total)
3 packs Crab Cakes – Packed with sweet Jonah Crab leg meat from New Bedford and blended with herbs and vegetables for a true New England delicacy. (6 cakes total)
2 packs Stuffed Clams – Portuguese-style stuffed quahogs made with locally harvested clam meat, artisanal chouriço, and fresh-baked Portuguese bread from New Bedford. (4 clams total)
2 packs Haddock Sticks – Wild-caught New England haddock in fully cooked, kid-friendly portions—perfect for quick, no-fuss meals. (2lbs total)
2 packs Breaded Haddock – Oven-ready fillets inspired by classic New England Baked Haddock, offering comforting flavor in a simple, mess-free format. (2lbs total)

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12/12/2024

Elizabeth K.

United States

Great Fish & Great Service

The fish arrived frozen hard as a rock and very fresh when thawed. These monkfish cheeks are tender and taste great. But they do have the same membrane that you need to remove from the regular monkfish (altho it has no taste to me when there are bits I couldn't remove, so probably doesn't have to be removed.) I have allergies to all meat and some fish, so it is wonderful to be able to have Red's for substitutes. Their products are always the best, arrive in excellent condition, and are very reasonably priced; I couldn't ask for better.

Monkfish Cheeks (10lb)

11/22/2022

Manuel G.

United States

Great with garlic, white wine and parsley

We received a great service from Red's Best. The monkfish cheeks arrived very well packaged and in perfect condition just a couple of days after purchase. We defrosted two pounds and after cleaning them, my wife prepared them with 'Salsa verde' (salt, garlic, white wine and parsley); They were delicious. We ate them with a side of cooked potatoes. We plan to thaw 4 more pounds after Thanksgiving.

Monkfish Cheeks (10lb)