Baked Fish with Crisp Ciabatta Topping Recipe

Name: Baked Fish with Crisp Ciabatta Topping
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1kg fennel bulbs, trimmed and leaves reserved; 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; salt and pepper, to taste; 1 1/2 cups fresh ciabatta crumbs; 1/4 cup KRAFT* Tartare Sauce; 2 tablespoons finely chopped Italian parsley; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 4 x 180g fish fillets (e.g. snapper or rockling); Extra KRAFT* Tartare Sauce, to serve

Servings: persons

1kg fennel bulbs, trimmed and leaves reserved
1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups fresh ciabatta crumbs
1/4 cup KRAFT* Tartare Sauce
2 tablespoons finely chopped Italian parsley
1 clove garlic, crushed
4 x 180g fish fillets (e.g. snapper or rockling)
Extra KRAFT* Tartare Sauce, to serve

1
Halve fennel bulbs lengthways and cut each half into wedges and place into a greased baking dish in a single layer.
2
Drizzle with combined oil, water and lemon juice.
3
Sprinkle with fennel leaves, season and cover with foil.
4
Braise at 220C for 30-40 minutes.
5
Remove foil and bake for further 20-30 minutes until golden and caramelised, turning wedges once or twice.
6
Mix together ciabatta crumbs, tartare sauce, parsley and garlic until well combined.
7
Set aside.
8
Place fish into an oiled shallow baking dish in a single layer.
9
Season and top with crumb mixture and bake at 200C for 15 minutes, or until cooked.
10
Serve fish with fennel and extra tartare sauce.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1kg fennel bulbs, trimmed and leaves reserved, 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 1/2 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Baked Fish with Crisp Ciabatta Topping falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Baked Fish with Crisp Ciabatta Topping

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