FLOUNDER POACHED IN FENNEL-TOMATO SAUCE

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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Fish     Poach     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Seafood     Fennel     Low Cholesterol     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced, plus fennel fronds for garnish
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 cups store-bought marinara sauce, preferably with no sugar added
4 4-ounce pieces skinless flounder fillet
Coarsely chopped fresh tarragon
Special Equipment
A spice mill (optional)

Steps:

  • Coarsely grind fennel seeds and red pepper flakes in a spice mill or with a mortar and pestle. Alternatively, place in a resealable freezer bag. Crush with a rolling pin or large skillet. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add sliced fennel, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring often, until soft, 10-12 minutes. Add spices and cook, stirring often, until spices are beginning to darken, about 1 minute.
  • Add marinara sauce and 1/2 cup water to skillet; bring to a simmer and cook to meld flavors, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Season fish with salt and pepper and fold fillets in thirds or in half to form packets. Place fillets in sauce. Cover skillet and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until fish is opaque and beginning to flake, 12-15 minutes.
  • Divide fennel-tomato sauce and fish among shallow bowls. Sprinkle tarragon and fennel fronds over.

Micah IsAwesome
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This recipe is a keeper!


HA-MIM LETHER
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I can't wait to make this dish again!


Lydia Hammond
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I'm going to try this recipe with other types of fish.


walker hayes
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion.


Nishan
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fish.


Natalie O
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat fish.


elliot gqangeni
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The fish was cooked perfectly. It was flaky and moist.


Keya Chakma
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The sauce is the star of this dish. It's so flavorful and versatile.


Md Ts
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a winner. It's a great weeknight meal because it's quick and easy to prepare.


Km Nasir Uddin
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavors and the presentation was beautiful.


Rarizad Khan
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This is a really easy recipe to follow, and the results are amazing. The fish is cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful.


Cherry Groove
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I'm not usually a fan of flounder, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce was so flavorful and the fish was so delicate.


Peanut Delgado
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This flounder dish was an absolute delight! The fennel and tomato sauce had a perfect balance of flavors, and the fish was cooked to perfection.