Fish Fillet Braised in Vanilla-Scented Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Fish Fillet Braised in Vanilla-Scented Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; ½ cup sliced onion; ¼ teaspoon fennel seed, lightly crushed; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; ½ cup dry white wine; 1 vanilla bean, split; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; 1 ½ cups peeled and chopped tomatoes, with juices; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 13 lbs white fish fillets, cut into serving pieces (orange roughy, cod or halibut would be good choices); 2 teaspoons lime juice or 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup sliced onion
¼ teaspoon fennel seed, lightly crushed
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ cup dry white wine
1 vanilla bean, split
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 ½ cups peeled and chopped tomatoes, with juices
¼ teaspoon salt
1 13 lbs white fish fillets, cut into serving pieces (orange roughy, cod or halibut would be good choices)
2 teaspoons lime juice or 2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

1
In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2
Add the onions, fennel seeds and pepper flakes.
3
Cook until the onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
4
Pour the wine into the pan, add the vanilla bean and bring to a boil.
5
Cook 2 minutes.
6
Add the oregano, tomatoes and salt.
7
Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
8
Remove the vanilla bean.
9
Put the fish into the pan and spoon the sauce over it.
10
Cover and cook on medium-low heat for 12 minutes per inch of thickness.
11
Baste the fish occasionally with the sauce.
12
When the fish is cooked through, remove the pieces with a spatula.
13
Keep warm.
14
Boil down the sauce until lightly thickened.
15
Stir in the lime or lemon juice and parsley.
16
Spoon over the fish and serve.

137

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ cup sliced onion, ¼ teaspoon fennel seed, lightly crushed, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Fish Fillet Braised in Vanilla-Scented Tomato Sauce 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.

Fish Fillet Braised in Vanilla-Scented Tomato Sauce

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