Mediterranean Catfish and Roasted Vegetable Chowder

== Description ==
A Catfish recipe.
=== Ingredients ===
* 1 large fennel bulb, cut into ⅛-inch thick slices
* 1 medium red onion, cut into ⅛-inch thick slices
* 1 large red bell pepper, cut into ¾-inch cubes
* 2 cups zucchini, cut into ¼-inch thick slices
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 2 x 8-ounce bottles clam juice
* 1 x 14.5-ounce can chunky pasta-style stewed tomatoes
* 1 x 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
* 1 teaspoon crushed fennel seed
* 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
* ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* 1¼ pounds U.S. farm-raised catfish fillets, cut into 1-inch cubes
* for garnish: basil sprigs and orange slices
== Directions ==
# Preheat the oven to 400 °F.
# Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
# Mix fennel, onion, bell pepper, zucchini and olive oil in a medium bowl.
# Spread vegetables evenly on prepared pan.
# Roast in the oven for 15 minutes or until lightly browned and tender, stirring every 5 minutes.
# Mix the roasted vegetables with clam juice, tomatoes, beans, fennel seed, orange zest and pepper in a large saucepan.
# Bring to a boil.
# Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
# Add catfish pieces and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
# Season with salt to taste.
# Garnish with basil sprigs and orange slices.
Category:Black bean Recipes
Category:Clam juice Recipes
Category:Ethnic catfish Recipes
Category:Fennel Recipes
Category:Red bell pepper Recipes
Category:Red onion Recipes
Category:Zucchini Recipes