Fish Bowl Dinner Recipe

Name: Fish Bowl Dinner
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, (preferably Vidalia) diced; 1 bulb fennel, diced; 4 garlic cloves, sliced thinly; 2 fresh bay leaves; 10 springs fresh thyme, plus more for garnish; 4 1-inch strips orange zest; Pinch red pepper flakes; 4 cups chicken stock; 6 4-ounce fillets of Virginia Black Bass; 4 fingerling potatoes, cooked and sliced; 6 toasted croutons or mini garlic toasts to garnish (optional); Aioli (optional, recipe follows); Salt and pepper to taste; FOR AIOLI:; 4 cloves garlic; 1 egg; 3 egg yolks; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 cup olive oil

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, (preferably Vidalia) diced
1 bulb fennel, diced
4 garlic cloves, sliced thinly
2 fresh bay leaves
10 springs fresh thyme, plus more for garnish
4 1-inch strips orange zest
Pinch red pepper flakes
4 cups chicken stock
6 4-ounce fillets of Virginia Black Bass
4 fingerling potatoes, cooked and sliced
6 toasted croutons or mini garlic toasts to garnish (optional)
Aioli (optional, recipe follows)
Salt and pepper to taste
FOR AIOLI:
4 cloves garlic
1 egg
3 egg yolks
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil

1
Using a large heavy bottomed sauce pan, mildly saute onions and fennel in olive oil on medium heat until translucent.
2
Add garlic and allow to cook slowly, but not brown. Add bay leaves, thyme, orange zest and red pepper flakes, stirring gently. Add chicken stock. Season with salt and pepper. Allow to simmer for 10 minutes. Set aside.
3
When ready to serve bring mixture to slow simmer and add fillet of fish, cooked potatoes. Cook until the fish reaches desired doneness, about 4-5 minutes.
4
Divide into soup into 6 bowls, anchoring each bowl with a fillet. Serve with bread and aioli.
5
FOR AIOLI:
6
Combine garlic, egg, yolks and lemon juice in a food processor. Slowly drizzle in olive oil until desired consistency. Season with salt and black pepper. Refrigerate.

1602

kcal

Calories

Fat

176

Carbs

121

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion, (preferably Vidalia) diced, 1 bulb fennel, diced, 4 garlic cloves, sliced thinly, and more.

Yes, Fish Bowl Dinner 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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Fish Bowl Dinner

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Variations & substitutions

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