Green Fennel Salmon

Name: Green Fennel Salmon
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium fennel bulbs; 1/8 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds; Olive oil to make a paste, about 3 to 4 tablespoons, plus 1 tablespoon for grilling; 2 6-ounce salmon fillets; 1 teaspoon anise liqueur, like Pastis or Pernod; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Recipe from Odessa Piper

Adapted by Karen Baar

Total Time: 15 minutes
Rating: 4(5)
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Ingredients

Yield:2 servings

2medium fennel bulbs
⅛teaspoon crushed fennel seeds
Olive oil to make a paste, about 3 to 4 tablespoons, plus 1 tablespoon for grilling
26-ounce salmon fillets
1teaspoon anise liqueur, like Pastis or Pernod
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

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Preparation

Step 1
Finely mince the tops of the fennel bulbs, both stem and fronds. Reserve the bulbs for another use.
Step 2
Place the minced fennel in a bowl with the fennel seeds, and whisk in enough olive oil to make a paste.
Step 3
Coat the skinless side of the salmon fillets with the fennel paste, and place them, fennel side down, in a shallow pan. Cover the surface of the salmon, skin side up, with plastic wrap and place a weight on top. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours and up to 24.
Step 4
Just before cooking, brush off most of the fennel paste. Sprinkle each piece of salmon with ½ teaspoon of anise liqueur. Brush fillets liberally with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
Step 5
Grill or saute to desired doneness.