Best 12 Sauteed Fennel Capers And Arugula Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey of flavors with our comprehensive guide to preparing sautéed fennel, capers, and arugula. This delightful dish tantalizes the taste buds with its captivating combination of sweet, savory, and slightly bitter notes, offering a vibrant addition to any meal. Whether you prefer a light and refreshing side dish or a flavorful vegetarian main course, we provide step-by-step instructions, tips, and variations to help you create the perfect sautéed fennel, capers, and arugula dish that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

MINUTE STEAK WITH ROASTED FENNEL AND ARUGULA AND CAPER DRESSING



Minute Steak with Roasted Fennel and Arugula and Caper Dressing image

A lot of people assume that being healthy means that red meat is off the menu. But I'm delighted to say that it's very much on mine. That said, I am a stickler for ensuring that the meat we eat is of the highest quality and that it is always paired with an abundance of vegetables. Plants are always my main focus, but a little bit of good-quality meat here and there has worked best for me. I have tried being vegan and vegetarian but my health suffered during those phases. We are, after all, omnivores and so, unless you have a specific dislike of, issue with or reaction to meat, I think it's a food group that has an important role in our diet. If you like carpaccio, this recipe also works incredibly well with the beef served raw and very finely sliced.

Provided by Amelia Freer

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 firm bulb of fennel
Olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
A squeeze of lemon juice
4 salted anchovies
1 tablespoon capers
1 sun-dried tomato (in olive oil)
1 small clove of garlic, peeled and crushed
4 green or Kalamata olives, pitted
1 bag (approx. 2 1/2 ounces) of arugula
1 ripe beefsteak tomato
Juice and zest of 1/2 a lemon
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Olive oil
1/2 pound minute steak
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut the fennel into thin wedges and place on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, season, and squeeze the lemon juice over it. Roast in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until softened and lightly charred, turning once during cooking.
  • Meanwhile, make the dressing by putting all the ingredients (except the olive oil) into a blender and pulsing them a few times. Slowly add the olive oil while you are pulsing, but don't overdo it, as you want to keep some texture. Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.
  • For the beef, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan until almost smoking. Season the fillet with salt and pepper until almost smoking. Season with fillet with salt and pepper and carefully add to the hot pan. Cook for 2 minutes on each side for rare; 3-4 medium; 4-5 for well done, then transfer to a plate or board, loosely cover with foil and allow to rest for a few minutes.
  • Arrange the fennel wedges on a serving platter. Slice the beef thinly and place in and around the fennel. Drizzle the arugula dressing over the top.

ARUGULA-FENNEL SALAD



Arugula-Fennel Salad image

A great summer or fall salad with a lemon dressing. Great for company! This makes very large portions of a side salad, so it can be for 4 to 6 people depending on the portion given.

Provided by chrissiek

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Arugula Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon zest
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
6 cups arugula
2 small fennel bulbs, cored and thinly sliced
½ cup toasted pine nuts
30 grape tomatoes, halved
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Make the dressing by whisking the olive oil, salt, lemon zest, and lemon juice together in a small bowl; set aside. Place the arugula leaves into a large salad bowl. Sprinkle the fennel, pine nuts, grape tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese over top. Toss with the lemon dressing immediately before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 332.6 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

FENNEL-ARUGULA SALAD



Fennel-Arugula Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Quarter, core and thinly slice 1 large fennel bulb; chop 1/3 cup of the fronds. Combine in a large bowl with 6 thinly sliced celery stalks and 2 cups baby arugula. Toss with 3 tablespoons each olive oil and lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest, and salt and pepper to taste.

SAUTEED FENNEL, CAPERS AND ARUGULA



Sauteed Fennel, Capers and Arugula image

Categories     Olive     Onion     Side     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Fennel     Leek     Arugula     Bell Pepper     Spring     Capers     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 1-pound fennel bulb, thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
1 cup thinly sliced leek (white and pale green parts only)
1/2 cup finely chopped orange bell pepper
1/4 cup drained capers
8 brine-cured black olives (such as Kalamata), pitted, thinly sliced
1 1/4 cups finely chopped fresh arugula leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add fennel, leek, bell pepper, capers and olives. Sauté until fennel is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Add arugula and sauté 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

ARUGULA AND FENNEL SALAD



Arugula and Fennel Salad image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large fennel bulb
1/2 red onion
1 bunch arugula
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 small piece Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

  • Trim the fennel bulb and reserve the fronds. Cut the bulb in half and remove the tough inner core. Using a sharp knife or a mandolin cut the fennel into very thin slices and put them into a large bowl. Cut the onion into very thin slices and add them to the bowl. Add the arugula to the bowl and give it a good toss. Pour in the olive oil and lemon juice, season it with salt and pepper, and toss it again to coat all the ingredients; put the salad onto a large platter. Using a vegetable peeler, shave thin pieces of the Parmigiano-Reggiano and scatter them over the salad. Garnish with the reserved fennel fronds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calorie, Fat 11.5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 2 milligrams, Sodium 200 milligrams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fiber 2.5 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 2 grams

ARUGULA AND FENNEL SALAD WITH LEMON-HERB VINAIGRETTE



Arugula and Fennel Salad with Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette image

Provided by Paul Young

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 teaspoon sugar
Salt
3 cipollini onions, peeled
2 cloves garlic
1 shallot, finely diced
5 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
1 sprig fresh rosemary, leaves only
1/2 cup champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon zest, plus 1 1/2 lemons, juiced
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 cups olive oil
1 bunch fresh chives, chopped
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 1/2 cups arugula
8 grape tomatoes, halved
2 small bulbs fennel, sliced
1/2 cup grated jack cheese, for garnish

Steps:

  • Put a small saucepan, filled halfway with water, over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Stir in the sugar and a pinch of salt. Add the onions and poach until fork tender. Remove the onions from the water to a small bowl and cool. Halve the onions and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette: Chop the garlic and shallot in a food processor or blender. Add the thyme and rosemary leaves and pulse to combine. Add the vinegar, lemon zest and juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. With the motor running, slowly pour in the olive oil until the mixture is emulsified. Pour the mixture into a bowl and stir in the chives. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and set aside.
  • Heat a small saute pan over medium-low heat. Add the sliced almonds and toast for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir them so they don't burn! Remove from the heat and let cool.
  • To assemble the salad, put the arugula in a large bowl, add the toasted almonds, grape tomatoes, fennel, cipollini onions, and a few spoonfuls of dressing. Add more dressing, to taste, and season with salt and pepper, if needed. Serve the salad on chilled plates and garnish the top with cheese

SAUTEED FENNEL



Sauteed Fennel image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, sliced
2 heads fennel, thinly sliced
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a medium saute pan over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add the oil, garlic, fennel, and start tossing, to coat fennel in oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. As the fennel starts to caramelize, add a splash of water to steam for 1 minute. Remove from the heat.

FENNEL SAUCE WITH ANCHOVIES AND CAPERS



Fennel Sauce With Anchovies And Capers image

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     condiments

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 bulb fennel with leaves, finely diced
1/4 cup finely diced sweet onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 baby Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, boiled and riced (about 1/3 cup)
4 anchovy fillets, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons capers, roughly chopped
1/3 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons poaching liquid from bass recipe
1/2 cup chopped parsley
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add fennel, onion and garlic, and cook until softened but still crisp, about 2 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, combine fennel mixture, riced potatoes, anchovies and capers. Whisk in orange juice, vinegar, poaching liquid and remaining olive oil until emulsified. Stir in parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon over poached bass.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 310, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 283 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

FETTUCCINE WITH FENNEL AND ARUGULA



Fettuccine With Fennel and Arugula image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 50m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 bunch arugula
1 bulb fresh fennel
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 scallions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup peeled, finely chopped tomato (use fresh or well-drained canned tomatoes)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
9 to 10 ounces fresh fettuccine
Freshly ground Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Rinse and drain the arugula. Tear the leaves from the stems and discard the stems. Set leaves aside.
  • Cut the tops off the fennel bulb. Mince two tablespoons of the feathery green part, discard the stems and cut the bulb into very thin slices. Set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the scallions and saute until just tender. Stir in the garlic. Add the sliced fennel bulb and continue to saute until the fennel is tender. Add the tomato and cook for about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine, stir once or twice and cook two to three minutes after the water returns to a boil. Drain the fettuccine.
  • Reheat the sauce. Toss with the fettuccine in a warm serving bowl and sprinkle with the minced fennel top. Serve with Parmesan cheese on the side.

SHAVED FENNEL AND ARUGULA SALAD



Shaved Fennel and Arugula Salad image

Provided by Becky Kelso

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Fine sea salt
1 5-ounce package arugula
1 fresh fennel bulb, trimmed, halved, sliced paper-thin
1/3 cup oil-cured black olives, halved, pitted
2 cups Parmesan cheese shavings

Steps:

  • Whisk first 3 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing to taste with sea salt and pepper.
  • Toss arugula, fennel, and olives in large bowl with dressing. Sprinkle cheese over.

WINE-POACHED MAHIMAHI AND SHRIMP



Wine-Poached Mahimahi and Shrimp image

Categories     Fish     Garlic     Poach     Lemon     Shrimp     White Wine     Spring     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 5-ounce skinless mahimahi fillets (each about 1 1/2 inches thick)
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 cups bottled clam juice
1 cup dry white wine
1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
Sautéed Fennel, Capers and Arugula
Fresh fennel fronds

Steps:

  • Pat fish dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 fish fillets to skillet. Cook fish on one side only until brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer fish to plate. Repeat with remaining 1 teaspoon oil and fish fillets.
  • Combine clam juice, wine, lemon slices, garlic and crushed red pepper in heavy large skillet. Cover and simmer until flavors blend, about 10 minutes. Add fish and any accumulated juices to skillet. Cover and simmer until fish is opaque in center, about 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer fish to platter. Add shrimp to fish cooking liquid. Simmer until shrimp are just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to platter with fish. Tent with foil to keep warm.
  • Remove garlic and lemon slices from cooking liquid; boil until liquid is reduced to 1 cup, about 20 minutes.
  • Divide Sautéed Fennel, Capers and Arugula among 6 plates. Place 1 fish fillet atop each. Top each with 3 shrimp. Spoon reduced fish cooking liquid over. Garnish with fennel fronds.

FRESH FENNEL AND ARUGULA WITH MEYER LEMON DRESSING



Fresh Fennel and Arugula With Meyer Lemon Dressing image

I love crunchy fennel and peppery arugula dressed with a slightly sweet dressing made from Meyer lemons-a fresh-tasting pick-me-up. Meyer lemons are only available in the wintertime, so if you can't find them, use regular lemon juice and replace a third of it with fresh orange juice.

Provided by Art Smith

Categories     HarperCollins     Salad     Dinner     Fennel     Arugula     Orange     Lemon Juice     Winter     Quick and Healthy

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

For the dressing:
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons Meyer lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the salad:
2 medium fennel bulbs
2 oranges, peeled and separated into segments
4 cups baby arugula leaves

Steps:

  • To prepare the dressing: Place the olive oil and lemon juice in a small glass jar with a lid and season with salt and pepper. Secure the lid and shake until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • To prepare the salad: Remove the green, feathery stalks from the fennel bulb, thinly slice the white part of the fennel bulb on a Japanese mandolin or with a knife. The thinner you cut the fennel the better. Place the sliced fennel in a medium mixing bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons of the prepared dressing. Let sit for 30 minutes (this will soften the fennel slices a bit). Add the orange segments to the bowl and toss gently.
  • Place the arugula in a medium mixing bowl and toss with remaining dressing.
  • Divide the arugula among 4 plates and top with some of the fennel mixture. Season with a twist of freshly ground black pepper.

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest fennel possible. Look for bulbs that are firm and heavy, with no signs of wilting or bruising.
  • Trim the fennel properly. Remove the tough outer leaves and the root end. Cut the bulb in half lengthwise and remove the core.
  • Slice the fennel thinly. This will help it cook evenly.
  • Sauté the fennel over medium heat. This will help it caramelize and develop a slightly sweet flavor.
  • Add the capers and arugula towards the end of cooking. This will help preserve their flavor and texture.
  • Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a splash of white wine for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

Sautéed fennel with capers and arugula is a simple but delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course. It's a great way to use up fresh fennel and it's also a healthy and flavorful dish.

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