Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

　　

Ingredients

Serves 2

　　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

　　

Step 1

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

　　

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.

　　

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.