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Fillet of Cod over Creamy Fennel Risotto
Fillet of Cod over Creamy Fennel Risotto

Fillet of Cod over Creamy Fennel Risotto

with green beans, Parmigiano Reggiano & spinach

Though not common, fennel can actually grow up to 2 meters tall. Fortunately, the fennel in your box is a lot smaller than that, and therefore much easier to prepare!

Allergens:
Melk (inclusief lactose)
Vis

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total45 minutes
Cooking Time25 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

Serving amount

½ piece

Garlic

½ piece

Onion

½ piece

Fennel

75 g

Risotto rice

50 g

Spinach

10 g

Parmigiano Reggiano DOP

(Contains: Melk (inclusief lactose))

1 piece

Cod fillet

(Contains: Vis)

25 g

Mascarpone

(Contains: Melk (inclusief lactose))

2.5 g

Fresh lemon thyme

40 g

Green beans

Not included in your delivery

1.5 tablespoon

[Plant-based] butter

1 tablespoon

White wine vinegar

350 milliliters

Low sodium vegetable stock

1 teaspoon

Sugar

to taste

Salt and pepper

Nutrition Values

Energy (kJ)3221 kJ
Calories770 kcal
Fat34.8 g
Saturated Fat22.4 g
Carbohydrate78.2 g
Sugar11.8 g
Dietary Fiber6.7 g
Protein37 g
Salt1.6 g
Potassium824.5 mg
Calcium159.3 mg
Iron2.9 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

Wok or sautépan
Bowl
Pan with Lid
Tall-Sided Pan
Paper Towel

Cooking Steps

Prepare
1
  • Prepare the stock.
  • Chop the onion and crush or mince the garlic.
  • Quarter the fennel and discard the core, then chop the fennel into very thin strips. Set aside the fennel fronds to use later as garnish.
  • Tear the lemon thyme leaves off the stems.
Prepare the risotto
2
  • Melt a knob of butter in a wok or deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the garlic, onion and lemon thyme for 1 – 2 minutes.
  • Stir in half of the fennel and fry for 5 – 7 more minutes.
  • Stir in the risotto rice and toast the grains for 2 minutes, then add half of the white wine vinegar and a third of the stock.
  • Allow the stock to slowly incorporate, stirring regularly.
Cook the risotto
3
  • Repeat with the rest of the stock, adding it in two more batches. Continue cooking over medium-high heat for around 20 - 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a bowl combine the rest of the fennel with the sugar and the rest of the white wine vinegar. Set aside until serving.
  • Discard the tips of the green beans and then cut in half.
  • Grate the Parmigiano Reggiano.
Boil the green beans
4
  • Fill a pot or saucepan with a shallow layer of water, then add a pinch of salt and the green beans.
  • Cover with the lid and bring to the boil, then cook the green beans for 6 - 8 minutes until al dente.
  • Drain and then stir in a knob of butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then set aside. 
Fry the fish
5
  • Pat the fish dry with kitchen paper and season with salt and pepper.
  • Shortly before serving, melt a knob of butter in a frying pan over medium-high heat and fry the fish for 1 - 2 minutes per side.
  • Tear the spinach directly into the risotto and mix well, allowing it to wilt and reduce.
  • Stir in the mascarpone and half of the Parmigiano Reggiano, then season to taste with pepper.
Serve
6
  • Serve the risotto on plates, topped with the green beans and the fish.
  • Serve the fennel salad alongside.
  • Garnish with the rest of the Parmigano Reggiano and the reserved fennel fronds.

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