Pan-roasted salmon with fennel puree is a flavorful and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The salmon is cooked to perfection, with a crispy skin and a tender, juicy interior. The fennel puree is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to top the salmon, or served as a side dish. This recipe also includes instructions for making a simple lemon-butter sauce, which can be used to add an extra layer of flavor to the salmon.
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SALMON WITH FENNEL
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 10 to 15 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Have the fishmonger cut the head and tail off the salmon and butterfly it, removing all the bones. You should have about 7 pounds of salmon.
- Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
- Saute the onions and fennel in the olive oil for 10 minutes on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Add the thyme leaves, fennel fronds, orange zest, orange juice, salt, and pepper and saute for 5 more minutes, until the onions and fennel are tender. Taste for salt and pepper.
- Lay the salmon, skin side down, on a cutting board and sprinkle both sides generously with salt and pepper. Spread the fennel filling over half of the salmon. Pull the other half up and over the filling, enclosing it. Tie the salmon every 2 inches with kitchen string to secure the stuffing.
- Place a sheet pan lined with parchment paper in the oven for 5 minutes to heat it. Carefully transfer the salmon to the hot sheet pan and bake it for exactly 30 minutes (10 minutes for each 1-inch of thickness). Do not overbake!
- Allow to cool slightly, then remove the strings. To serve, cut into thick slices with a very sharp knife. This salmon is delicious hot or at room temperature.
- Note: If you're making this in advance, be sure to cool the filling before stuffing the salmon. Refrigerate until ready to roast.
ROASTED SALMON WITH FENNEL AND LIME
Fennel is used several ways to flavor these tender fillets of slow-roasted salmon. The seeds are mixed with lime zest and salt to rub all over the fish before cooking, which perfumes it through and through. Then a shaved fennel bulb is used two ways, both roasted in the pan beneath the fillets and tossed with lime juice into a crunchy, slawlike salad to serve on the side. Elegant yet supremely simple, this is fast enough for a weeknight but special enough to share with friends.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, easy, weeknight, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325 degrees. Finely grate the zest from 1 lime into a small bowl, and set aside the zested lime. Add fennel seeds, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to the bowl and toss to combine. Sprinkle mixture all over salmon.
- Meanwhile, remove the fennel fronds from the bulb and chop up enough to make 1/4 cup. Trim fennel bulb, discarding stalks, and slice bulb thinly using a mandoline or a sharp knife. Spread half the fennel slices in a baking dish in an even layer and drizzle with oil. Arrange salmon on top.
- Slice the whole, unzested lime into thin rounds and lay the slices on top of the salmon. Tuck marjoram around the salmon and drizzle salmon generously with more olive oil.
- Roast until salmon is just cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. (Thinner fillets may take less time, so start checking for doneness at 10 minutes.)
- Meanwhile, toss chopped fennel fronds and remaining fennel slices with a pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Juice the zested lime and add some of the juice to the fennel, to taste. Drizzle the sliced fennel with olive oil and set aside to serve with the salmon.
- When the salmon is done, drizzle it with more lime juice and sprinkle with flaky salt. Serve with the fennel salad on top, and the roast fennel on the side, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 454, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 723 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
PAN-ROASTED SALMON WITH FRESH ONION AND FENNEL SALAD
The crisp, sweet salad provides a nice counterpoint to the rich, roasted fillet of wild salmon and tart tomatoes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Salmon Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil, and swirl to coat pan. Add salmon, skinned side up, and sear until golden, about 3 minutes. Flip salmon, and transfer to oven. Roast 5 minutes (for medium).
- Toss together fennel, pea shoots, onion, cilantro leaves, vinegar, and remaining 3 tablespoons oil; season with salt.
- Slice tomatoes, and arrange on 4 plates. Season with salt, and top with salmon. To serve, top with salad, and drizzle with oil. Season with salt, and garnish with cilantro sprigs.
Tips:
- Choose the right salmon. Look for wild-caught, sustainable salmon. Fresh salmon should have a vibrant color and a mild, fresh smell.
- Cook the salmon properly. Salmon is a delicate fish, so it's important not to overcook it. Cook it until it is just opaque in the center, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Use fresh fennel. Fresh fennel has a bright, anise-like flavor that pairs perfectly with salmon. If you can't find fresh fennel, you can use dried fennel seeds.
- Make the fennel puree ahead of time. The fennel puree can be made up to 3 days ahead of time. Just store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Garnish the salmon with fresh herbs. Fresh herbs, such as dill or parsley, add a pop of color and flavor to the dish.
Conclusion:
Pan-roasted salmon with fennel puree is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The salmon is cooked to perfection and the fennel puree is creamy and flavorful. This dish is sure to impress your guests.
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