15-Minute Braised Fennel Salmon

Contributed By: koshka
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This is a great way to enjoy fennel. The flavor of the fennel wonderfully complements the rich taste of salmon for a complete meal that takes only 15 minutes to prepare!

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Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Fish
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Meal Type: Lunch
Entree

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Ingredients

1-1/2 lbs Salmon fillet, cut into 8 pieces, skin and bones removed
1 tbs + 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1 Large fennel bulb sliced thin, save 1 TBS chopped green tops to use for garnish
2 tbs Fresh squeezed lemon juice
Salt and white pepper to taste

Preparation

Season salmon with a little salt and white pepper. Set aside.

Heat 1 TBS broth in 10-12 inch stainless steel skillet. Healthy Sauté fennel bulb in broth over medium heat for 1 minute stirring constantly.

Add ½ cup broth, lemon juice, pinch salt and pepper, and place salmon on top.

Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for about 5 minutes. Do not overcook fennel, or it will lose its flavor. This is our Stovetop Braising cooking method. Sprinkle with chopped green fennel tops. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve.

Serve with Pureed Sweet Peas

Cook's Notes

Choose fresh salmon that is cut from the thickest part of the fish. It will give better results. Even though this recipe is for 4, the salmon is cut into 8 pieces. This will allow the pieces to cook quicker, without overcooking the outer edges before the center is done. It also keeps the fennel from becoming overcooked. Because temperatures vary in different stoves check the salmon for doneness after about 3 minutes. You can do this by sticking the tip of a sharp knife into the filet. The flesh will separate easily and it should look pink in the center. You want to cook it slightly less than how you want to eat it, as it continues to cook after you remove it from the heat. Salmon is best when it is cooked medium.