Bluefish With Fennel And Tomato Sauce Recipe

• 1 x fresh fennel bulb - (abt 1 lb)
• 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 2 sm garlic cloves minced
• 1 x strip orange rind - (1" long)
• 1/2 tsp dry fennel seeds
• 1/4 c. anise flavored liquor such as Pernod
• 1 c. minced peeled seeded minced tomato (if using fresh, will need 3/4 lb)
• 2 Tbsp. butter Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless bluefish fillets
• 1 sm yellow bell pepper seeded, and cut into 1/4" dice for garnish Snipped chives for garnish (optional)

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