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Flounder Poached in Fennel-Tomato Sauce

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Flounder Poached in Fennel-Tomato Sauce

Flounder Poached in Fennel-Tomato Sauce

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Equipment

  • - KitchenAid Stand Mixer with Bowl Accessories Set: Versatile mixer perfect for various kitchen tasks including dough mixing and food preparation, ideal for making sauces or purees.

  • - Chef's Knife (8" / 20cm) by Wüsthof: Professional-grade chef knives offer precision cutting essential for evenly slicing vegetables like fennel and tomatoes.

  • - Large Dutch Oven with Lid (6 Quarts / 5 Liters): Versatile cookware suitable for making rich sauces and stews, ideal for poaching fish or simmering in a flavorful broth.

  • - Electric Skillet with Steam Function: Offers versatility by combining sautéing and steaming functions, useful for preparing components of the dish simultaneously.

  • - Mandoline Slicer (20mm / 3/4 Inch Blade): For precise fennel and tomato slicing to ensure even cooking and presentation.

  • - Food Processor with Bowl Accessories Set: Useful for quickly processing vegetables or making finer sauces, though a blender could be equally effective in some scenarios.

  • - Silicone Spatula: Essential for stirring and combining ingredients without scratching pots or pans, useful for scraping down bowls during sauce preparation.

  • - Glass Baking Dish (9x13 Inch / 23x33cm): For any baking steps that might be included in the recipe's cooking process, such as a side dish or final presentation component.

  • - Digital Kitchen Scale: Precise measurements are key for consistency and success in recipes; ensures accurate ingredient amounts particularly when using fresh produce like fennel and tomatoes.

  • - Silicone Food Storage Bags (1/2 Cup / 0.75L): For storing leftover sauce or poached fish in the fridge, ensuring food safety and convenience.

Ingredients

  • 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

  • A spice mill (optional)

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

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.
2

Instruction 2

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.
3

Instruction 3

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.
4

Instruction 4

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.
5

Instruction 5

Divide fennel-tomato sauce and fish among shallow bowls. Sprinkle tarragon and fennel fronds over.
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