Braised Fish with Fennel, Tomatoes and Olives

Name: Braised Fish with Fennel, Tomatoes and Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped fennel or celery; 1 cup chopped tomatoes; 1/2 cup water or bottled clam juice; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed in mortar with pestle; 4 5-to 6- ounce orange roughy, turbot or cod fillets; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 tablespoons sliced fresh basil; 2 tablespoons chopped brine-cured black olives (such as Kalamata)

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 450F.
2
Combine first 5 ingredients in metal baking pan.
3
Season fish with salt and pepper; place atop vegetables.
4
Cover with foil.
5
Bake until fish is just cooked through, about 15 minutes.
6
Using spatula, transfer fish to plate; cover with foil and keep warm.
7
Place baking pan with vegetables atop stovetop burner; bring to boil.
8
Boil until liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
9
Mix in lemon juice, oil and 1 tablespoon basil.
10
Season with salt and pepper.
11
Place one fish fillet on each of 4 plates.
12
Top with vegetable mixture, dividing equally.
13
Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons basil and olives.

104

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup chopped fennel or celery, 1 cup chopped tomatoes, 1/2 cup water or bottled clam juice, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Braised Fish with Fennel, Tomatoes and Olives 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!