Salmon With Braised Fennel - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
3 None fennel bulbs, thinly sliced, fronds reserved
None None Finely grated zest and slices of 1/2 lemon
1 None onion, peeled and thinly sliced
4 None (4 1/2-oz) skinless salmon fillets
None None Lemon wedges, to serve

Preparation

Heat the oil in a skillet on high. Cook the fennel for 6 mins, stirring, until soft and golden. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the lemon zest and cook for 8 mins, covered, until tender. Season to taste.
Meanwhile, place the 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%) for 5 mins, or steam, until cooked.
Spoon the braised fennel, then onion from salmon dish onto serving plates. Top with the salmon and sprinkle with reserved fronds. Serve with lemon wedges, if you like.