Name: Salmon with braised fennel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 fennel bulbs, thinly sliced, fronds reserved; finely grated rind and slices of 1/2 lemon; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 4 130g skinless salmon fillets; lemon wedges, to serve

Salmon with braised fennel

Serves 4

Prep

15M

Cook

15M

Total

30M

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

3 fennel bulbs, thinly sliced, fronds reserved

finely grated rind and slices of 1/2 lemon

1 onion, thinly sliced

4 130g skinless salmon fillets

lemon wedges, to serve

Method

1.Heat oil in a frying pan on high. Cook fennel, 6 minutes, stirring, until soft and golden. Reduce heat to low. Stir in rind and cook, 8 minutes, covered, until tender. Season to taste.

2.Meanwhile, place lemon slices and onion in a microwave-safe dish. Top with salmon. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and microwave on high (1200 watts/100%), 5 minutes, or steam, until cooked.

3.Spoon braised fennel, then onion from salmon dish onto serving plates. Top with salmon and sprinkle with reserved fronds. Serve with lemon wedges, if you like.

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