Steamed Haddock with Leeks, Carrots, and Fennel

 This recipe comes from the Spring issue of Sobey's Inspired magazine.  This issue had so many wonderful recipes in it!  Springtime at it's best. 

This recipe was light, flavourful, and healthy. Steaming fish takes a very short time, maintains the flavour of the ingredients, and is a healthy alternative to frying. 


We liked the presentation of this dish

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 4 sheets of parchment paper, approx. 13 x 16 in. (32 x 40 cm)  
• 1 leek, white and light green part only, thinly sliced  
• 2 Compliments Organic Carrots, cut into matchsticks  
• 1/2 bulb anise(fennel), trimmed, cored and sliced, top fronds reserved  
• 4 Compliments Balance Wild Haddock Fillets, thawed  
• 1/2 tsp salt  2 mL
• Pepper to taste  
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced  
• 2 tsp olive oil  10 mL
• 1/2 cup dry white wine, divided  125 mL
• lemon, cut into 4 wedges
 
Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Fold each sheet of parchment paper in half. Open parchment and divide half the leek, carrots and anise on the right side of each. Place a haddock fillet over each bed of vegetables. 

2. Season fillets with salt and pepper. Coarsely chop the anise fronds (the green tops) and scatter them, plus the red pepper strips and remaining leek, carrots and anise over top of the fish. 

3. Drizzle each fillet with olive oil and wine. Fold left side of parchment paper over the right and tightly roll edges closed like a paper bag. Transfer packets to a baking sheet and cook on the lowest rack of the oven for 15 min. Serve each packet with a lemon wedge. 

Tip:  Serve with the Spinach and Pea salad also from the same issue.