Salmon, Fennel and Tomatoes

Salmon, Fennel and Tomatoes
Salmon, Fennel and Tomatoes

Serves 2

Preparation: 20 mins

Cook: 25 mins


Easy to prepare and ideal light meal for lunch or supper inspired by BBC Good Food.


Ingredients

    2 medium fennel bulbs

    2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley

    zest and juice 1 lemon

    175g cherry tomatoes

    1 tbsp olive oil

    2 salmon fillets, about 175g each

    few black olives (optional)



AND THIS IS WHAT YOU DO...
  1. Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4.

  2. Trim the fronds from the fennel and set aside.    

  3. Cut the fennel bulbs in half, then cut each half into 3 wedges.    Cook in boiling salted water for 10 mins, then drain well.

  4. Chop the fennel fronds roughly, then mix with the parsley and lemon zest.

  5. Spread the drained fennel over a shallow ovenproof dish, then add the tomatoes.

  6. Drizzle with olive oil, then bake for 10 mins.

  7. Nestle the salmon among the veg, sprinkle with lemon juice, then bake 15 mins more until the fish is just cooked.

  8. Scatter over the parsley and serve with new potatoes and fresh beans.

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