Braised Fennel With Lemon

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Braised Fennel With Lemon

 

7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. divided

4 fresh fennel bulbs. each cut lengthwise into 6 wedges

1/3 cup chopped shallots

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

1 garlic clove, minced

 

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over high heat. Add half of fennel;

sauté until deep golden brown on all sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer to 11- by

7- by 2-inch glass baking dish. Repeat with 2 more tablespoons oil and remaining

fennel.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix shallots and next 4 ingredients in medium bowl.

Whisk in 3 tablespoons oil; drizzle mixture over fennel. Cover dish with foil

and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake until fennel is tender and shallots

begin to brown, about 20 minutes longer.

Makes 8 servings.