Fennel Steamed John Dory
I don’t post many original recipes here. But I wanted to make a steamed white fish for supper (the John Dory at Union Market looked good), and I just couldn’t find a recipe I liked. So here’s my recipe for one serving (scale to your needs):
1 filet John Dory or other flavorful white fish
1 carrot (diced)
1 clove garlic
1/8 bulb fennel (cut in quarters, then thinly sliced)
1/2 T butter
pinch of fennel seeds
1/2 c dry white wine
salt and pepper to taste
smoked paprika for garnish (optional)
Sauté the carrot, fennel, fennel seeds and garlic in butter over low heat. Cover and stir occasionally until the vegetables begin to brown. Deglaze with a little water. Salt and pepper the fish and roll it up tail first. Add the wine to the pan and place the fish on top. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the fish is cooked. Garnish with smoked paprika. I served this with rice and a green salad.
