Cod with Fennel and Onion
- 1 large build fennel, trimmed of tough tops -- reserving 2 tablespoons of the fronds
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium to large yellow skinned onion, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 large or 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and very thinly sliced
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds cod, cut into 4 portions, 6 to 8 ounces each
- 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, a couple of handfuls
- Crusty bread, to pass at table
- Heat a large, deep skillet over medium high heat and preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Cut tops off the fennel bulb.
- Reserve a few tablespoons of fronds (lacy dill-like greens) and chop.
- Quarter the bulb, then cut into each quarter on an angle to remove the core.
- Thinly slice the fennel.
- Add extra-virgin olive oil, fennel and onion to the pan and saute them, stirring frequently, 5 minutes.
- Season with salt.
- Add wine and reduce by half.
- Add potatoes to the pan in thin layers, completely covering the fennel and onions, working all the way to the edges of the pan.
- Pour the stock evenly over the pan.
- Season fish with salt and pepper.
- Arrange the fish on the potatoes.
- Bring the liquids to a bubble.
- Cover the pan and transfer to oven.
- Bake fish 15 minutes, until opaque, then uncover and bake for 2 or 3 minutes more.
- Transfer fish and vegetables to shallow bowls or dinner plates and garnish with parsley and fronds.
- Spoon juices down over the food.
- Serve with crusty bread for dipping.
build fennel, extravirgin olive oil, yellow skinned onion, salt, white wine, russet potatoes, chicken stock, cod, flatleaf parsley, crusty bread
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/cod-with-fennel-and-onion-recipe.html (may not work)