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Flounder Poached in Fennel-Tomato Sauce

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Flounder Poached in Fennel-Tomato SauceChristina Holmes

Want to build big flavor fast? Jarred marinara gives you a head start. Be sure to doctor it a bit for a homemade taste. Here we use fennel seeds and sliced fennel to serve with flounder.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    35 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

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

Special Equipment

A spice mill (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 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.

    Step 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.

    Step 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.

    Step 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.

    Step 5

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

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 190 calories
5 g fat
2 g fiber
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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