Monkfish Steak

Scrub the potatoes thoroughly, then cook in boiling salted water until tender, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, rinse the asparagus, peel the stalks and cut off the tough ends. Cook asparagus in another pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, then drain and let cool.

Drain the potatoes and let cool slightly, then peel and let cool completely.

Slice the potatoes and place in a bowl.

Cut asparagus into slices and add to the potatoes.

Peel the shallot and chop finely.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the shallot until translucent, stirring frequently. 

Pour the vinegar and stock over the shallot and bring to a boil. Pour the hot mixture over the potatoes and asparagus and toss gently.

Stir mustard into the potato salad and season with salt, pepper and a little sugar. Let stand about 30 minutes and stir again to combine.

Place the monkfish slices between two layers of plastic wrap and gently flatten with a mallet.

Whisk together the egg and cream in a small bowl. 

Season the monkfish slices lightly with salt and pepper.

Dredge the fish in flour, then dip in the egg mixture and coat with the breadcrumbs.

Heat the remaining oil with the butter in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook the fish until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side, spooning with the fat frequently. Drain on paper towels.