Description
Roasted Salmon with Fennel is a delightful dish that transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet feast. The succulent salmon fillets pair beautifully with the sweet, caramelized fennel, all enhanced by a splash of zesty lemon. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe guarantees an unforgettable flavor experience that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 medium fresh fennel bulb, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (dill or parsley), for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix sliced fennel, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well-coated.
- Pat salmon fillets dry and season with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the fennel mixture on one side of the baking sheet. Place salmon fillets on top and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and fennel is tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 77mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg