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baked swordfish with fennel
Ingredients - Serves 4 Method
4 slices swordfish, about 150g each
1 bunch fennel
15ml dry white wine
5ml Pernod
1 onion
extra virgin olive oil
salt and freshly ground pepper
Chop the fennel and the onion and put in a bowl. Pour over the dry white wine and the Pernod. Add the fish steaks, season with salt and freshly ground pepper and cover with clingfilm. Leave to marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Heat 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a frying pan and add the fish steaks. Fry for 3 minutes on each side until golden. Meanwhile brush an ovenproof dish with extra virgin olive oil and preheat the oven to 180C. Transfer the fish to the dish and pour over half the marinade. Cover and bake for 15 minutes. Serve warm.
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes