RED SNAPPER ROASTED WITH FENNEL AND BREADCRUMBS

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Categories     Fish     Roast     Snapper     Fennel     Healthy     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 fresh fennel bulbs, trimmed, chopped
6 large shallots or green onions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 cups fresh French breadcrumbs
1/4 cup olive oil
1 3 1/2-to 4-pound headless red snapper
1/4 cup dry white wine
Olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine first 3 ingredients in medium bowl. Transfer 1 cup fennel mixture to large bowl. Add breadcrumbs and 1/4 cup olive oil to 1 cup fennel mixture in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover fennel mixture and breadcrumb mixture separately and refrigerate.)
  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Cut slashes 2 inches apart almost to bone in both sides of fish. Spread half of fennel mixture in bottom of gratin dish or roasting pan. Sprinkle with wine. Spread generous amount of oil over inside and outside of fish. Season inside and outside with salt and pepper. Set fish atop fennel mixture in dish. Spread remaining fennel mixture inside fish. Spread breadcrumb mixture over top of fish, pressing to adhere.
  • Bake fish until just opaque in center, about 45 minutes. Serve with fennel.

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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The fish is so moist and flavorful.


mayann blancapabillo
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but this dish was surprisingly good. The fennel and breadcrumb topping really made the dish.


Sar KAr
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious.


Rajkumar Saud
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile. I've made it with different types of fish and it's always delicious.


Kiran Jutti
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing.


Fevki Akalin
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to cook fish.


Fabulous Fessi (Softbwoy)
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This is one of my favorite fish recipes. It's so simple to make and the results are always delicious.


Neha Akhtar
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I made this dish for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. It's definitely a dish that will impress your guests.


X kanxo suni Nath
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The fish is so moist and flavorful.


Bishal Don
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but this dish was surprisingly good. The fennel and breadcrumb topping really made the dish.


joe potter
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Mehamed Kebede
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing.


mpevahouse
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Hery Adhikari
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it.


MD Azaharul
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The fish was cooked perfectly and the fennel and breadcrumb topping was flavorful and crispy. I will definitely be making this again.