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Pacific Halibut with Caramelized Fennel, Black Olives, Orange Zest, and Dill Recipe

Pacific Halibut with Caramelized Fennel, Black Olives, Orange Zest, and Dill Recipe

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Pacific Halibut with Caramelized Fennel, Black Olives, Orange Zest, and Dill

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 large fennel bulb, sliced
2 cups sambuca or anisette
1 lemon, juiced
pinch red pepper flakes
salt
1/8 tsp orange zest
1/2 cup chopped kalamata olives
1/2 tbsp fresh chopped dill
1 tsp butter
4 (6-oz) halibut fillets or any white fish
freshly ground black pepper
extra-virgin olive oil

Directions:

In a saute pan add the sliced fennel and the sambuca. Cook's Note: Pour the liqueur into the pan when the fire is off, as it is very flammable. Put the pan over low heat, and let the sambuca ignite. Allow the alcohol to evaporate and cook at medium heat until the liqueur begins to caramelize. At this point it will start to bubble. Add the lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, to taste, the orange zest, the olives, and dill. Cook for a couple of minutes, and then stir in a teaspoon of butter to give the sauce a little creaminess. Set aside.
Score the fish fillets, cut them in half and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Coat a saute pan, over medium heat, with extra-virgin olive oil and add the fillets, skin side down. Allow to cook for 3 to 5 minutes.
Remove from the heat.
To serve: Put some of the fennel sauce in the center of each serving dish and top with 2 pieces of the fish.
This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	136.87 Kcal (573 kJ)
Calories from fat	86.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.66g	15%
Cholesterol	15.58mg	5%
Sodium	301.98mg	13%
Potassium	339.2mg	7%
Total Carbs	6.61g	2%
Sugars	0.44g	2%
Dietary Fiber	2.2g	9%
Protein	4.71g	9%
Vitamin C	14.9mg	25%
Iron	1mg	6%
Calcium	33.8mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	103.46 Kcal (433 kJ)
Calories from fat	65.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.3g	15%
Cholesterol	11.77mg	5%
Sodium	228.28mg	13%
Potassium	256.41mg	7%
Total Carbs	5g	2%
Sugars	0.33g	2%
Dietary Fiber	1.66g	9%
Protein	3.56g	9%
Vitamin C	11.3mg	25%
Iron	0.8mg	6%
Calcium	25.6mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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