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Broiled Bluefish Fillets with Fennel Mayonnaise

3.5

(31)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

two 8-ounce skinless bluefish or mackerel fillets

For fennel mayonnaise

1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 large garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat broiler and oil a shallow baking pan large enough to hold fillets in one layer.

  2. Make fennel mayonnaise:

    Step 2

    In a dry small skillet toast fennel seeds over moderate heat, stirring, until fragrant. Mince fennel seeds and garlic with salt and in a small bowl stir together with mayonnaise, lemon juice, and pepper to taste.

  3. Step 3

    Arrange fillets in pan and spread fennel mayonnaise evenly over tops. Broil fillets 3 inches from heat until just cooked through, about 7 minutes.

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