Braised Fish With Fennel, Tomatoes And Olives Recipe

• 1 c. Minced fennel or possibly celery
• 1 c. Minced tomatoes
• 1/2 c. Water or possibly bottled clam juice
• 1 x Bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp Fennel seeds, crushed in mortar with pestle
• 4 x Orange roughy, turbot or possibly cod fillets (5-to 6 oz)
• 1 Tbsp. Fresh lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
• 3 Tbsp. Sliced fresh basil
• 2 Tbsp. Minced brine-cured black olives, (such as Kalamata)

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