Salmon with Fennel and Pernod
Salmon with Fennel and Pernod is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Stir fennel seeds in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 1/2 minutes.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionStir fennel seeds in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 1/2 minutes.
Transfer seeds to small bowl; cool.
Mix in butter, shallots, and 1 tablespoon fennel fronds; season butter mixture with salt and pepper.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter mixture in same large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add sliced fennel bulb and 1/4 cup water to skillet; cover and cook until fennel is crisp-tender, about 8 minutes.
Uncover skillet and sauté until fennel begins to brown, about 2 minutes.
Transfer fennel to plate.
Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper.
Add 1 tablespoon butter mixture to same skillet and melt over medium heat.
Add salmon; cover and cook 5 minutes.
Turn salmon over; add 1/4 cup water to skillet.
Cover and continue cooking until salmon is just opaque in center, about 5 minutes longer.
Slide salmon to 1 side of skillet; return fennel to skillet.
Add Pernod, 2 teaspoons butter mixture, and remaining 1 tablespoon chopped fennel fronds; stir to heat through.
Divide fennel mixture between 2 plates.
Top with salmon; spoon remaining butter mixture over salmon.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.