FENNEL STUFFED COD

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Moist fish, a super stuffing and a creamy sauce make for a memorable main dish. -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 unseasoned stuffing cubes
1 cup chicken broth
2 eggs, lightly 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 large 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 at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork and a thermometer inserted in the dressing reads 165°. Serve with fennel sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 13g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 142mg cholesterol, Sodium 411mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges