Tomato Salmon
Easy
Tender, pan-seared salmon simmered in a juicy cherry tomato sauce with garlic, onion, and fragrant fennel for a healthy, flavourful meal.
Cooking Steps
11
STEP 1 OF 11
Season the Salmon
USES
Salmon Steak (Fresh), pat dry (600 gram)·Black Pepper (0 as needed)·Salt, (for marinade) season both sides (0 as needed)
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Open on YouTube ↗Sprinkle salt and black pepper on both sides of the salmon and spread evenly.
STEP 2 OF 11
Chop Onion and Garlic
USES
Onion, diced (0.5 piece)·Garlic, minced (4 clove)
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Open on YouTube ↗Dice the onion and mince the garlic, then set both aside on a plate.
STEP 3 OF 11
Prepare Fennel and Lemon
USES
Fennel Bulb, leaves and stems (0 as needed)·Lemon, zest only (1 piece)
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Open on YouTube ↗Snip fennel leaves and stems, then zest the lemon skin and set aside.
STEP 4 OF 11
Heat Oil in Pan
USES
Olive Oil (0.5 tablespoon)
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Open on YouTube ↗Heat the pan, add olive oil, and swirl to coat the entire base evenly.
STEP 5 OF 11
Pan-Fry the Salmon
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Open on YouTube ↗Add salmon to the hot pan, cover with lid, and cook on low heat until the surface softens.
STEP 6 OF 11
Cook All Sides
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Open on YouTube ↗Gently flip salmon to cook all four sides until fully done, then set aside on a plate.
STEP 7 OF 11
Soften the Tomatoes
USES
Cherry Tomato, washed whole (240 gram)
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Open on YouTube ↗Add washed cherry tomatoes to the same pan, cover, and cook on low until skins soften.
STEP 8 OF 11
Add Aromatics and Season
USES
Salt, (for sauce) to taste (0 as needed)
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Open on YouTube ↗Add onion, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper, then stir-fry everything together.
STEP 9 OF 11
Simmer with Salmon
USES
Water, splash (0 as needed)
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Open on YouTube ↗Add a splash of water and fennel stems, bring to a boil, then place salmon in the centre.
STEP 10 OF 11
Cover and Finish
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Open on YouTube ↗Cover and simmer for one minute, scatter fennel leaves on top, then cover for another 30 seconds.
STEP 11 OF 11
Plate and Serve
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Open on YouTube ↗Remove from heat and plate the salmon with all the tomato sauce spooned over.
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