I have caught a few stargazer/monkfish (name this in supermarket) in flounder set nets in Pelorus sound - very firm dense flesh and from memory was hard to pan fry and cook through. I have found it to be good in fish casseroles or curries as it holds together well i.e: https://www.feastingathome.com/brazi...w-aka-moqueca/ This recipe is just outstanding albeit I add way more fish than called for.
Sadly, flounder netting in our bay has become just a good way to catch shit loads of spiny dogs and set lines for snapper pretty much the same issue.
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