RED SNAPPER WITH FENNEL & MUSHROOMS

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Fennel has a slightly licorice taste and the combination of this with the mushrooms and tomatoe & fish gives an almost haunting flavor.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 -5 lbs red snapper, gilled,gutted and scales removed ("or" other firm flesh white fish)
1 teaspoon salt
3 cloves garlic, slivered thinly
1/4 cup olive oil
1 lemon, thinly sliced
1 lb fresh fennel, root cut off and outer stalk removed if necessary,feathery tops reserved
1 lb mushroom
1 cup chopped tomato
1 cup dry white wine or 1 cup vegetable stock
fresh ground pepper
salt

Steps:

  • Rinse the fish well.
  • Cut 3 or 4 gashes on each side of the fish, from top to bottom Salt the gashes and the cavity.
  • Heat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Push half the garlic slivers into the gashes.
  • Rub the fish with a little olive oil and pour the rest on the bottom of a baking pan.
  • Spread the lemon slices on the bottom of the pan, top the lemon slices with 1/2 of the sliced fennel.
  • Place the fish on the fennel, spread the tomatoes, mushrooms, wine or stock over and around the fish.
  • Add salt& pepper and the remaining fennel.
  • Cover with aluminium foil and back for 20-30 minutes.
  • Uncover and sprinkle the chopped feathery tops over the fish, continue baking until done apprx 5-10 minutes.
  • To serve scoop the flesh from the fish with a spoon and top with the veggies and sauce.

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


Ibrahim Olamitoyosi
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This recipe is a great way to cook red snapper. The fish was moist and flavorful.


Happy Daka
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I loved the crispy skin on the fish and the tender fennel and mushrooms.


Angelique Moreau
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This dish is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


King Joseph
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect!


Ayanda Madondo
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The fennel and mushrooms added a unique and delicious flavor to the fish.


Daniel Joemath
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This is one of my favorite fish recipes. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Russell Osborne
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but this dish was amazing! I'll definitely be making it again.


refilwe machola
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The red snapper was cooked perfectly and the fennel and mushrooms added a nice touch.


Md Sabbir Hossin
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Overall, this was a great recipe. I would definitely recommend it.


Pakistan 143
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I thought the fennel was a bit overpowering, but my husband loved it.


Slaz
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This dish was flavorful and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Aleper John
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The sauce was flavorful and complemented the fish well.


Julie Dremmy
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I'm not usually a fan of fennel, but it was surprisingly good in this dish.


Adam Canada
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5 stars! This recipe was a hit with my guests.


1m
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My family loved this dish! It's now a regular in our dinner rotation.


DIPU 143
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Easy to follow recipe that yielded delicious results. Will definitely make again!


Banin Erfani
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Fantastic blend of flavors. The fennel and mushrooms complemented the fish perfectly.