SALMON BRAISED WITH FENNEL

SALMON BRAISED WITH FENNEL image

Yield 2 people

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 Salmon fillets
1 Tbsp butter
1 1/2 tsp olive oil
1 small bulb fennel, sliced (reserve fronds for garnish)
1 small red pepper, cut into chunks
4 small tomatoes, cut into quarters
2 green onions, sliced
1 1/2 cups spinach leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

Lightly salt and pepper salmon. Set aside. Melt butter and olive oil together in a saucepan over medium heat; add sliced garlic and fennel, soften for 1/2 minute. Add red pepper and tomatoes. Cover, lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add spinach, stir, then add salmon, covering as much of the salmon in the liquid as possible. Put back on element, cover and heat thoroughly for about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove lid, add green onions, simmer for 2 more minutes, then serve in a bowl with toasted bread on the side. Salmon may be broken into chunks if desired.