Shad Baked With Tomatoes and Fenne Recipe

Name: Shad Baked With Tomatoes and Fenne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons finely minced onion; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 cup chopped fresh fennel bulb; 3 ripe tomatoes peeled, seeded and chopped, or tomatoes from a 1-pound can, very well drained and chopped; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 shad fillet, 1 1/2 to 2 pounds; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons unseasoned bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons finely chopped smoked ham or prosciutto; 1 tablespoon minced fennel tops

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons finely minced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped fresh fennel bulb
3 ripe tomatoes peeled, seeded and chopped, or tomatoes from a 1-pound can, very well drained and chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 shad fillet, 1 1/2 to 2 pounds
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons unseasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons finely chopped smoked ham or prosciutto
1 tablespoon minced fennel tops

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Lightly oil a large, shallow baking pan.
3
Heat olive oil in a skillet.
4
Add onions and saute over medium heat until golden.
5
Add garlic and fennel and saute until the fennel begins to soften.
6
Stir in tomatoes and increase heat to medium-high.
7
Cook tomatoes for about 10 minutes, until there is little or no excess liquid in the pan.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Place shad on the baking sheet, brush with lemon juice and spread tomato mixture over it.
10
Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
11
Place in the oven and bake until the shad is done, about 10 minutes.
12
Remove from oven, sprinkle with ham and minced fennel tops and serve.

130

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Carbs

Protein

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons finely minced onion, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1/2 cup chopped fresh fennel bulb, and more.

Yes, Shad Baked With Tomatoes and Fenne falls under the General 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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Shad Baked With Tomatoes and Fenne

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Variations & substitutions

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