COD WITH FENNEL STUFFING

Cod with Fennel Stuffing image

Moist fish, a super stuffing and a creamy sauce make for a memorable main dish. Fennel has a distinct flavor that works well in this entree. -Mary Ellen Wilcox, Brant Lake, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup plain yogurt
2-1/4 cups finely chopped fennel fronds, divided
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced chives
1/8 teaspoon salt, optional
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 to 4 tablespoons canola oil
4 cups stuffing croutons
1 cup chicken broth
2 large eggs, beaten
4 cod or flounder fillets (1-1/2 pounds)
1 medium lemon, sliced

Steps:

For sauce, combine the yogurt, 1/4 cup of fennel, lemon juice, chives, salt if desired and pepper in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. , In a small skillet, saute celery and onion in oil until tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in the croutons, broth, eggs and remaining fennel. Spoon about 1 cup stuffing mixture onto each fillet; roll fish around stuffing. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Top each with a lemon slice. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork and a thermometer inserted into stuffing reads 160°. Serve with fennel sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 193mg cholesterol, Sodium 869mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 42g protein.