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Grouper with Orange, Fennel and Charred Leeks

Chef Francois Castro

Updated: 2 days ago

Grouper with Orange, Fennel and Charred Leeks
If grouper is not available, halibut or other meaty fish fillets can be substituted in this easy and elegant main dish. Photo by Cole LoCurto.

Serves 2


Ingredients

2 fennel bulbs (reserve leaves for garnish)

3 cups fresh orange juice

1 tablespoon oil

1 leek, washed and cut into 1⁄2-inch-thick coins

Salt and pepper to taste

2 (5-ounce) grouper fillets

Fresh microgreens for garnish


Instructions

Cut fennel into wedges and place into a saucepan. Add orange juice and salt. Cook over low heat until fennel is soft and tender. Remove fennel and set aside. Cook orange juice until reduced to half.


Heat oil in sauté pan and add leeks, salt and pepper to taste. Sear one side of leeks then flip and sear the other side. Set aside.


Preheat oven to 350°. Season grouper with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in sauté pan over high heat and add grouper. Sear and baste fillets for several minutes, then bake in oven for 8-12 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove from oven and let fillets rest.


To serve, divide fennel wedges between 2 plates, then place leeks next to fennel. Stack wedges

slightly to create height. Place grouper on top of fennel wedges. Pour sauce alongside grouper.

Garnish with fresh microgreens and fennel leaves.

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