Roasted Haddock with Fennel, Potatoes & Cara Cara Orange
The slightly richer pick of the set: elegant haddock roasted over fennel and potatoes, with a warm citrus-herb finish. It feels restaurant-worthy but still lands under an hour, and the white fish stays delicate against sweet fennel and bright orange.
Ingredients
- SEAFOOD Haddock Fillet 1 lb $16.88
- Organic Fennel Bulb 1 bulb, trimmed, cored, and sliced $2.99
- Organic Yellow Potato 2 medium, thinly sliced $2.59
- Organic Cara Cara Red Navel Orange 1 orange, half sliced and half juiced $2.77
- Organic Shallots, 3 OZ 1 shallot, thinly sliced $1.99
- Organic Italian Parsley 2 tablespoons chopped $2.19
- Organic Garlic, 3 CT 2 cloves, minced $2.89
- Organic Lemon Bag 1/2 lemon, juiced $5.32
- Olive oil 2 tablespoons
- Kosher salt 1 teaspoon, divided
- Black pepper 1/2 teaspoon
- Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Trim and core 1 Organic Fennel Bulb, then slice it into thin wedges. Thinly slice 2 medium Organic Yellow Potato. Thinly slice 1 shallot from Organic Shallots, 3 OZ. Mince 2 cloves Organic Garlic, 3 CT. Slice half of 1 Organic Cara Cara Red Navel Orange into rounds and juice the other half. Juice 1/2 Organic Lemon Bag lemon. Chop 2 tablespoons Organic Italian Parsley.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the sliced fennel, sliced potatoes, shallot, and minced garlic with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Spread the mixture in an even layer in a small baking dish or ovenproof skillet.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil and roast for 20 minutes so the potatoes can get tender. This head start keeps the fish from overcooking before the vegetables are done.
- Meanwhile, pat dry 1 pound SEAFOOD Haddock Fillet and cut it into 2 equal portions if needed. Season the haddock with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, the orange juice, the lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard if using. This will make a light citrus glaze.
- Remove the foil from the baking dish. Stir the fennel-potato mixture once, then lay the haddock on top. Tuck the orange slices around and partly under the fish for aroma and color. Spoon the citrus glaze over the haddock.
- Return the dish to the oven uncovered and roast for 10 to 12 minutes, until the haddock flakes easily and the potatoes are tender. If you want a little more color, broil for 1 minute very briefly, watching closely.
- Let the dish rest for 2 minutes. Spoon the fennel and potatoes onto each plate first, then set a piece of haddock on top so the fish sits slightly elevated. Arrange the roasted orange slices alongside and sprinkle with the chopped parsley for a clean, bright finish. Optional pairing: Unoaked Chardonnay or Vermentino.
Cook time: 50 minutes
Estimated cost: $23-27
Health notes: Approx. 510 calories per serving. About 39g protein, 15g fat, 42g carbohydrates, 6g fiber. Lean, high-protein seafood dinner with moderate carbs and lots of freshness.
Drink pairing: Unoaked Chardonnay is excellent with the flaky fish and fennel, while Vermentino adds a beautiful herbal-citrus echo to the plate.