Monkfish Saganaki

Serves: 6

Vicente Kshlerin

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

48

Spice

39

Sweetness

47

Sourness

43

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.9

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 cup

Chardonnay

Directions:

1

Cut stalks from fennel bulb and reserve 4 fronds for garnish, then discard stalks

2

Halve bulb lengthwise, core, and thinly slice crosswise

3

Sauté fennel, chile, and scallions in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until fennel begins to soften, 4 to 5 minutes

4

Add wine and bring to a boil

5

Season fish with salt and pepper and add to fennel mixture

6

Cook, covered, over high heat until fish is just cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes

7

Remove lid and sprinkle feta over fish and cooking liquid, then cook, swirling skillet frequently, just until cheese is melted and sauce is creamy, 1 to 2 minutes (do not let boil)

8

Serve fish immediately, with sauce spooned over it

9

Garnish with fennel fronds

10

Cut stalks from fennel bulb and reserve 4 fronds for garnish, then discard stalks

11

Halve bulb lengthwise, core, and thinly slice crosswise

12

Sauté fennel, chile, and scallions in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until fennel begins to soften, 4 to 5 minutes

13

Add wine and bring to a boil

14

Season fish with salt and pepper and add to fennel mixture

15

Cook, covered, over high heat until fish is just cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes

16

Remove lid and sprinkle feta over fish and cooking liquid, then cook, swirling skillet frequently, just until cheese is melted and sauce is creamy, 1 to 2 minutes (do not let boil)

17

Serve fish immediately, with sauce spooned over it

18

Garnish with fennel fronds