Get: (per 2 people) - Pollock fillet, boneless (fish), 2/3lb
- fennel, 1 bulb, sliced thinly
- 1 yellow onion, minced
- 1 potato, cubed
- fresh dill, stemmed and minced
- 1 can diced tomato
- 1/1 cup white wine
- 1 star anise
Do: - salt and pepper pollock, both sides
- soften potato, fennel, and onion in large pot in olive oil over medium-high heat, about 4 minutes
- add wine, tomatoes, and half of dill, spices (anise, salt, pepper, etc)
- bring to boil on high heat
- simmer over medium heat, covered, 10 minutes
- sear pollock, "rounded side down", 2-3 minutes, without moving / flipping
- when vegetables are tender, place fish uncooked side down in top of liquid. Try not to let them submerge
- Cover and simmer over medium heat until fish is cooked, 3-5 minutes
- Fish out the star anise
- Plate in bowls and serve
Results: - the fish was decent. the vegetables were under-salted / under-flavored, especially the potato.
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