ROASTED HALIBUT WITH FENNEL & POTATOES

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You would expect that with fresh fennel, fennel seeds, and Pernod this would be very anise-y. Quite the opposite. There is a delicate and subtle fennel flavor, but it definitely is not overpowering. From Good Housekeeping April 2007.

Provided by Chandra M

Categories     Halibut

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large leek
1 lb yukon gold potato, unpeeled and thinly sliced
1 medium fennel bulbs, cored and thinly sliced or 4 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon olive oil
salt and black pepper (to taste)
1 1/2 lbs halibut, cut into 4 pieces
2 tablespoons Pernod (anisette liquor) or 2 tablespoons white wine
1 teaspoon fennel seed, slightly crushed
1 lemon, thinly sliced
fennel leaves (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Cut off roots and trim dark green top from leek. Discard any tough outer leaves.
  • Thinly slice leek.
  • Rinse thoroughly in a bowl of cold water; swish to remove any sand. Transfer with hands to a colander and drain well.
  • Spray 13"x9" glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Add leek, potatoes, fennel, fennel seed, 1 tbsp oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper to the baking dish.
  • Toss to coat and spread evenly.
  • Roast vegetables 35 minutes or until tender, stirring halfway through roasting.
  • Remove baking dish from oven. Place halibut on vegetables, drizzle with liquor and 1 tsp oil.
  • Sprinkle fennel seeds, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper.
  • Place lemon slices on halibut, return dish to oven and roast 10-12 minutes or just until halibut turns opaque in center.
  • To serve, sprinkle with fennel fronds if using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.6, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 54.5, Sodium 132.7, Carbohydrate 33.4, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 1.9, Protein 39

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