This main course needs no accompaniment other than a tossed green salad. Try the Mixed Green Salad with Citrus Dressing on page 54.

　　

Ingredients

serves 4

　　1 tablespoon olive oil

　　1 small onion, diced

　　3 garlic cloves, minced

　　1 trimmed fennel bulb (reserve fronds), cut into 1/2-inch pieces

　　1 pound russet potatoes, peeled, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced

　　1 can (14.5 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth

　　2 tablespoons tomato paste

　　3 strips (1/2 inch wide) orange zest

　　Coarse salt

　　4 boneless, skinless cod fillets (6 ounces each)

　　

Step 1

In a 12-inch skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft, about 7 minutes.

　　

Step 2

Add the chopped fennel; cook, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.

　　

Step 3

Add the potatoes, chicken broth, tomato paste, and orange zest; season with salt. Boil for 10 minutes.

　　

Step 4

Place the cod fillets on top; reduce the heat. Cover; simmer until the fish is opaque throughout, about 10 minutes. Serve with the chopped reserved fennel fronds.

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