Vine Leaf-Wrapped Ocean Trout With Braised Fennel

Name: Vine Leaf-Wrapped Ocean Trout With Braised Fennel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium fennel bulbs, untrimmed; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 8 large fresh grapevine leaves; 4 None ocean trout fillets (6-7 oz each); 1 tbsp finely grated orange peel; 2 cups seedless white grapes

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Reserve enough frond tips to make 1/4 cup before trimming the fennel bulbs. Slice the fennel thinly, Combine fennel, onion, garlic, oil, orange juice, stock and wine in a large shallow baking dish. Bake, covered, for 30 mins. Stir and bake, uncovered, for a further 20 mins or until the vegetables soften, stirring occasionally.
3
Meanwhile, bring a medium saucepan of water to the boil. Dip the vine leaves for 10 seconds and transfer immediately to a medium bowl of iced water. Drain on paper towels.
4
Slightly overlap two vine leaves, vein-sides up, on a board. Center one fish fillet on the leaves. Top with a quarter each of the orange peel and the reserved frond tips. Fold the leaves over to enclose the fish. Repeat with the remaining leaves, fish, orange peel and frond tips. Place the vine-leaf parcels on an oiled baking pan. Bake for about 15 mins until the fish is cooked to desired doneness.
5
Stir the grapes into the hot fennel mixture. Let stand, covered, for 2 mins before serving with the fish.

275

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Fat

Carbs

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium fennel bulbs, untrimmed, 1 large onion, thinly sliced, 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced, 1 tbsp olive oil, and more.

Yes, Vine Leaf-Wrapped Ocean Trout With Braised Fennel 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!