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Cut each fennel bulb into 4 slices.
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Place the fennel bulbs in a large pan over medium heat.
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Add the salt, sugar, saffron, grapefruit juice and orange juice to the pan.
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Cover with baking parchment paper and bring to a simmer.
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Braise the fennel until soft.
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Remove 2 of the fennel slices and the cooking juices from the pan.
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Place into a blender and blend into a puree.
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The remaining 2 fennel bulbs will be used in the presentation of the dish.
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Place a pan over medium heat and add the olive oil.
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While the oil is heating, sprinkle the fish with salt and pepper.
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Once the oil in the pan is hot, sear the fish skin-side down for 2 minutes before flipping over and cooking an additional 2 minutes.
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Place a spoonful of the fennel puree on a plate and smooth it onto the plate in a circular motion, creating a bed of fennel puree.
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On top of the puree, add the braised fennel pieces.
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Place the seared fish on top of the braised fennel and serve.
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This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and may have been scaled down from a bulk recipe.
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The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.