Friday, April 17, 2009

F2: Fennel Fish

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With inspirations from petit poisson

Whenever I cook fish in the oven I typically use onions and butter. In order to be more health conscious I have modified this technique to use fennel instead of onions and olive oil instead of butter. This recipe can be adapted for any type of fish… but I would suggest using a white fish such as halibut or cod— as salmon may compete too much with the fennel.

Fennel Fish:
1 large pan with a lid (large enough to hold all the fish).
4-6 fish fillets (depending on size).
1 fennel bulb (stalks included).
2 T Olive oil
1 serving platter (Optional).
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°.
  2. Cut the tops of the fennel off and set aside.
  3. Chop the rest of the fennel into medium size chunks and place in pan.
  4. Place the fish on top of the fennel bed in the pan.
  5. Brush the olive oil onto the fish.
  6. Cover pan and cook for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove the pan from the oven.
  8. If you choose to serve on a platter…
    1. Place half of the fennel tops on the bottom of the platter.
    2. Remove the cooked fennel from the pan and place on the patter.
    3. Remove the fish from the pan and place on top of the cooked fennel on the platter.
    4. Place the remaining fennel tops on top of the fish.
  9. … otherwise place the fennel tops on top of the fish in the pan.
  10. Enjoy.

11 comments:

Unknown said...

I am not a fish person but my husband is. I may have to try this recipe. My hesitation with fish is the fishy smell and taste.

Erin said...

I've never even purchased fennel, but I may have to try it!

Anonymous said...

Yes, an aversion to fishy smell and taste would certainly ruin fish for me, too! Good thing I like those things!

I look forward to trying that recipe out! I think next Wednesday.

I linked to a grocery related post. I like this food theme. It seems there will be an endless supply of inspiration ...

Anonymous said...

I am totally stalking here.... I clicked over from Blog Stalkers Unite. With the pending dismantling of the BSU, a friend and I are starting up something similar. We want to invite you to join us. It is a similar concept, with a some added extras. Won't you join us? You might find that you like us!

B said...

I love fish, and have even converted my husband to my ways.

Otter Thomas said...

Friday Feast Fennel Fish. That is an F4 my friend. Sounds good.

Dawn Parsons Smith said...

This looks easy! I like it!

Deb said...

hmm... i love fish, but i may have to try the onions and olive oil. isn't fennel that stuff that has anise (licorice) overtones? i don't know if i would like that. otherwise the recipe sounds awesome and easy.

SweetPeaSurry said...

I DID it ... I posted a Friday's Feast!!! The NAME CAKES have it!

*winks*

have a blessed weekend!

Debbie said...

We love fish around here. This recipe sounds great.

Unknown said...

I love fish! Any kind of fish. Why couldn't I find a guy who cooks???

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