Shaved Fennel Salad Over Salmon

This healthy salmon dinner is so bright and fresh! Shaved fennel on top is a great contrast for a fish like salmon which you would typically serve with a bright citrus. Perfect for family style dining!

Course: Lunch & Dinner Recipes

Keyword: Dinner, Fish

Skill: intermediate

Servings:

Calories: 131kcal

Ingredients

1 side fillet wild caught salmon (about 2 pounds)
.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp kosher salt
A few cracks Freshly ground black pepper
1 fennel bulb
1 shallot
.5 lemon
1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1 tsp sugar
.5 tbsp apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425° with a rack in the middle. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the salmon scale side down and pat dry with paper towels. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Cook for about 12 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145 F.
To make the fennel salad, remove fennel tops. Cut the fennel bulb into quarters and slice thinly. Add to a large bowl with a thinly sliced shallot, juice of half a lemon, herbs, sugar and a splash of vinegar. Toss to combine. Serve on top of fish.

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