FISH WITH FENNEL

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This brightly-flavored fish is a great showcase for fennel. You'll use the seeds, bulb and fronds. This is an excellent springtime recipe, when fennel is at its peak. -Barbara Stelluto, Devon, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium lime
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 large fennel bulb, sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 striped bass or barramundi fillets (8 ounces each)
1 tablespoon chopped fennel fronds

Steps:

  • Cut lime in half; cut four slices from one half for garnish. Finely grate enough peel from remaining half to measure 3/4 teaspoon; squeeze juice from lime half. Set aside., In a dry small skillet over medium heat, toast fennel seeds until aromatic, about 1-2 minutes. Cool. Crush seeds in a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle., In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Add sliced fennel and salt; cover and boil for 6-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and pat dry., In a large nonstick skillet, saute fennel in 2 teaspoons oil for 3 minutes or until fennel is lightly browned. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the pan and set aside. , In the same skillet over medium-high heat, cook fillets in remaining oil for 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. , Drizzle with lime juice; sprinkle with lime peel and crushed fennel seeds. Serve with sauteed fennel. Garnish with fennel fronds and lime slices.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 46g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

masud korim
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This dish was just okay. The fennel was a bit overwhelming and the sauce was a little too rich for my taste. I probably won't be making this again.


epiphany odinaka
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Overall, this dish was a success. The fish was cooked perfectly and the fennel added a nice flavor. The sauce was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


John Ngunga
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This was a great recipe! The fish was cooked perfectly and the fennel added a nice touch of flavor. The sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


Fraheem Murtaza
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I really enjoyed this dish. The fennel added a nice sweetness and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


King Slayer
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. The fennel gave the fish a nice flavor and the sauce was creamy and rich.


Ntebaleng Mothibeli
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I thought this dish was just okay. The fennel was a bit overwhelming and the sauce was a little too rich for my taste.


samaria kyegombe
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This dish was a hit with my family! The fish was cooked perfectly and the fennel added a nice touch of flavor. The sauce was also very good.


Jake Rivera
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I wasn't sure how I would like the fennel in this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. It added a nice sweetness and anise flavor that really complemented the fish.


OmniWrath Gaming
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. The fennel gave the fish a nice flavor and the sauce was creamy and rich. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Farman Tanha
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I really enjoyed this dish. The fennel added a nice sweetness and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Davanna Freudenberg
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I thought this dish was just okay. The fennel was a bit overwhelming and the sauce was a little too rich for my taste. I probably won't be making this again.


MDKAI
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This was a great recipe! The fish was cooked perfectly and the fennel added a nice touch of flavor. The sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


Chill Florist
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I wasn't sure how I would like the fennel in this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. It added a nice sweetness and anise flavor that really complemented the fish. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdul Guffar
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. The fennel gave the fish a nice flavor and the sauce was creamy and rich. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Rashidul 81
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The fish was cooked perfectly and the fennel added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


ZeusCorp Croes
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This fish with fennel dish was absolutely delicious! The fennel added a wonderful flavor to the fish, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.