Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      tablespoons   butter
   2                    garlic cloves -- finely
   1                    bell pepper -- julienne
     1/2  medium        onion -- cut into strips
   1      teaspoon      fennel seeds
   6      tablespoons   dry vermouth or white wine
   2      tablespoons   tomato paste
   2      tablespoons   chopped fresh parsley
                        salt and pepper
   4                    trout fillets -- (4 oz each)

Preparation:

Combine butter and next four ingredients in microwavable dish. Cover and microwave on full power for 2 minutes. Stir in vermouth, tomato paste and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Place trout fillets flesh-side down on vegetable mixture; cover and cook for 2 minutes. Rotate dish; cook 1 to 2 minutes longer, or until fish flakes with a fork. Place trout on serving plate and top with vegetable mixture. Garnish with additional parsley.