STEP 1 OF 11
Season the Salmon
USESSalmon Steak (Fresh), pat dry (600 gram)·Black Pepper (as needed)·Salt, (for marinade) season both sides (as needed)
Sprinkle salt and black pepper on both sides of the salmon and spread evenly.
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Chop Onion and Garlic
USESOnion, diced (0.5 piece)·Garlic, minced (4 clove)
Dice the onion and mince the garlic, then set both aside on a plate.
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Prepare Fennel and Lemon
USESFennel Bulb, leaves and stems (as needed)·Lemon, zest only (1 piece)
Snip fennel leaves and stems, then zest the lemon skin and set aside.
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Heat Oil in Pan
USESOlive Oil (0.5 tablespoon)
Heat the pan, add olive oil, and swirl to coat the entire base evenly.
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Pan-Fry the Salmon
Add salmon to the hot pan, cover with lid, and cook on low heat until the surface softens.
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Cook All Sides
Gently flip salmon to cook all four sides until fully done, then set aside on a plate.
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Soften the Tomatoes
USESCherry Tomato, washed whole (240 gram)
Add washed cherry tomatoes to the same pan, cover, and cook on low until skins soften.
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Add Aromatics and Season
USESSalt, (for sauce) to taste (as needed)
Add onion, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper, then stir-fry everything together.
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Simmer with Salmon
USESWater, splash (as needed)
Add a splash of water and fennel stems, bring to a boil, then place salmon in the centre.
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Cover and Finish
Cover and simmer for one minute, scatter fennel leaves on top, then cover for another 30 seconds.
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Plate and Serve
Remove from heat and plate the salmon with all the tomato sauce spooned over.
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