Baked Whole Bass with Apple Fennel Recipe

Name: Baked Whole Bass with Apple Fennel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 fennel bulbs, cored and thinly sliced; 1/2 Spanish onion, peeled and thinly sliced; 1/2 cup diced slab bacon; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 pound bass, scored; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 4 bay leaves; 1 2/4 cups apple cider; 2 Cortland or McIntosh apples, thinly sliced (peel if desired); 20 to 24 clams, scrubbed; 1 bunch scallion greens; 1 small bunch fresh thyme (not chopped)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 fennel bulbs, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 Spanish onion, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup diced slab bacon
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pound bass, scored
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 bay leaves
1 2/4 cups apple cider
2 Cortland or McIntosh apples, thinly sliced (peel if desired)
20 to 24 clams, scrubbed
1 bunch scallion greens
1 small bunch fresh thyme (not chopped)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Cover an 8 by 12-inch baking pan with the fennel slices and layer with the onion and then dot with the bacon.
3
Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
4
Lay the bass on top, and sprinkle with the salt and pepper and bay leaves.
5
Surround the bass with the apple cider, apple slices and clams.
6
Sprinkle with the scallions and thyme.
7
Place in the oven and cook for 30 minutes.
8
Discard any unopened clams.
9
Remove the bay leaves and serve on a large platter.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 fennel bulbs, cored and thinly sliced, 1/2 Spanish onion, peeled and thinly sliced, 1/2 cup diced slab bacon, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Baked Whole Bass with Apple Fennel falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Baked Whole Bass with Apple Fennel

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