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Baked Citrus Fish with Almonds & Beans

This is the kind of “fancy” dinner that looks like effort, even though you mostly stir, smear, and let the oven handle your responsibilities. With orange zest, rosemary, cannellini beans, snappy green beans, and crunchy almonds, it’s bright, cozy, and annoyingly impressive for how little you do.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 2

EQUIPMENT (PAID LINKS)

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic minced, divided
  • 3 teaspoons orange zest divided
  • 2 white fish fillets about 5–6 oz each
  • 2 cups green beans trimmed
  • 1 can cannellini beans 15 oz, drained and rinsed
  • 1 fennel bulb thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary
  • ½ cup orange segments
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds

Instructions

  • Preheat the Oven: Heat the oven to 400°F so it’s ready when the pan goes in.
  • Slice the Fennel: Trim the fennel bulb and thinly slice it into curved strips. Set aside for the bean mixture.
  • Make the Citrus Mayo Topping: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, crushed red pepper, half the minced garlic, and 2 teaspoons of the orange zest until smooth and well combined.
  • Coat the Fish: Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the fish fillets on the sheet and spread the citrus mayo mixture evenly over the top of each fillet.
  • Season the Beans and Vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the green beans, cannellini beans, and sliced fennel. Add the olive oil, rosemary, the remaining minced garlic, and the remaining 1 teaspoon orange zest. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
  • Arrange on the Pan: Spoon the bean-and-vegetable mixture onto the baking sheet around the fish, keeping the fish clear so the topping stays on top.
  • Add Citrus and Almonds: Scatter the orange segments over the bean mixture, then sprinkle the sliced almonds across the beans and oranges.
  • Bake: Bake until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the almonds look lightly toasted, about 15 minutes.
  • Serve: Plate the fish and spoon the warm beans, green beans, fennel, oranges, and almonds alongside. Enjoy your low-effort glow-up meal.