3 seared fennel halibut Recipes

bacon , cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide strips, olive oil, fennel bulbs (sometimes called anise; 2 lb), stalks discarded and bulbs cut lengthwise into 1-inch wedges, salt, black pepper, low-sodium chicken broth (14 fl oz), heavy cream, chopped drained sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), garlic cloves, finely chopped, cod , scrod, or halibut fillet (about 1 inch thick), dijon mustard, garnish: fennel fronds

orzo, grated lemon rind, fresh lemon juice, butter, salt, freshly ground black pepper, fennel seeds, crushed, salt, divided, freshly ground black pepper, halibut fillets, extravirgin olive oil, divided, chopped onion, crushed red pepper, garlic cloves, minced, tomatoes, halved, drained capers, sliced fresh basil