Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon and Fennel

Name: Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon and Fennel
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 (6 oz each) salmon fillets; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 juiced and zested lemon; 1 medium thinly sliced fennel bulb; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Silky salmon fillets with bright lemon and anise notes from fennel, finished with a quick herb garnish.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Seafood

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

2 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 juiced and zested lemon
1 medium thinly sliced fennel bulb
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Add salmon skin-side down, pressing gently with a spatula. Sear for 4-5 minutes until skin is crisp and golden. Flip, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, and cook for 3-4 minutes more until fish is opaque halfway through.
Step 3: Add 1 medium thinly sliced fennel bulb to the skillet with salmon. Squeeze 1 tablespoon lemon juice and add lemon zest. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fennel is tender-crisp. Remove salmon, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, and serve immediately.