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Thyme: This aromatic herb has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties and contains thymol, a well-known antiseptic (you might be gargling with it). It's good for the digestion and is supposed to have some aphrodisiac qualities, although that just may be be due to the well-known connection between love and good food.
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Recipe

Braised Orange Roughy with Leeks

serves
prep time: 10
cook time: 26

ingredients

  • 3 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), halved lengthwise, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
  • 4 6- to 1 cup orange roughy fillets
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup dry vermouth
  • Fresh chives or green onion tops cut into 1 inch lengths

directions

Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and sprinkle with sugar and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Saute 5 minutes. Reduce heat and cover and cook until very soft, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Season fish with salt and pepper. Arrange atop leeks. Add cream and vermouth. Cover and cook until fish is opaque, about 8 minutes. Transfer fish to plates and keep warm.

Boil sauce until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Top fish with sauce and leeks. Garnish with chives.