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Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Salmon another way

Salmon is one of those meals that is quick and easy. I usually run by the store on the way home from work to pick up fresh salmon. A couple of fillets are quick and easy~ and fill us up with those healthy omega's.

This is a great salmon recipe... it would work with chicken too! The fennel and onions make it extra special. It is just perfect for two.


Salmon with Fennel
WhistleStop Marinade (optional)
2 tsp fennel seeds, crushed
1/4 cup butter
1 onion, sliced
1 fennel bulb sliced
2 Tbs olive oil
2 large salmon fillets
2 Tbs white wine
To start, marinade salmon in whistlestop marinade for 15-20 minutes. (you can substitute your favorite marinade... but it won't be nearly as good:-) )
In a skillet stir crushed fennel seeds over medium heat until warmed and fragrant. Remove seeds to a small bowl. Add butter, fennel and onions, saute until onions are transparent. Add 1/2 cup water, cover and cook fennel for 6-8 minutes until tender. Transfer fennel and onion to the bowl with the fennel seeds.
Add olive oil to the same skillet, cover and cook salmon for about 5 minutes on one side over medium head. Turn fillets, add wine and cook for another 3-5 minutes. As the salmon is done top with fennel and heat through.
Serve with brown rice and a nice salad. It can't get any easier than that!

Y'all enjoy,
Sandi

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

This looks great Sandi! I really like the flavour combination of salmon and fennel.

barb cabot said...

Thanks Sandi, I love fennel and this sounds like such an interesting combination and healthy too. Making this one!

Sandi @the WhistleStop Cafe said...

Jerry~ You are right. Fennel and salmon are like peanut butter and jelly.
Barb~ Healthy and easy... a perfect meal.

Debra from Bungalow said...

Thanks for this recipe. I'm always looking for new salmon recipes because it's so healthy and I've never had fennel and salmon together.

Lettered Cottage said...

Hey Sandi!

I was confused by the comment you left on my blog. Help! :-)

Layla

DebbieB said...

Wow, this looks great. We are always looking for new ways to serve fish (the only meat I'll eat), and I think this may be a keeper. Thanks for the recipe.

Fifi Flowers said...

That sounds and looks great!!!

Lisa said...

Oh, wow -- love salmon, love fennel -- tagging this right away, thanks.

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