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Sicilian Fennel And Orange Braised Salmon Skillet

Name: Sicilian Fennel And Orange Braised Salmon Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Sicilian
Ingredients: 4 fillet salmon fillets, skin-on, about 150g each; 1 medium fennel bulb, thinly shaved, fronds reserved; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 2 clove garlic, minced; 0.5 cup fresh orange juice, strained; 0.25 cup Castelvetrano olives, pitted and halved; 1 tbsp capers, drained; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp fresh oregano, finely chopped

Pan-seared salmon fillets gently finished in a fragrant citrus reduction with shaved fennel, Castelvetrano olives, and capers.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min

Technique to learn

Pan-Braising

Searing protein first to create texture, then finishing it covered in a shallow aromatic liquid to keep it moist.

Instructions

Step 1: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides lightly with salt and black pepper.
Step 2: Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat until shimmeringly hot.

Step 3: Add the salmon fillets skin-side down and sear undisturbed for 4 minutes until the skin is crisp, then turn and sear for 2 minutes before transferring to a plate.

Step 4: Reduce the skillet heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, followed by the shaved fennel and red onion.

Step 5: Sauté the vegetables for 5 minutes until tender, then add the minced garlic, capers, and olives, cooking for another minute until aromatic.

Step 6: Pour in the orange juice, scraping up any browned bits from the pan, then return the salmon to the skillet, cover loosely, and simmer over low heat for 4 minutes until cooked through.

Cooking tips

Keep the reserved fennel fronds to chop and scatter over the dish right before serving for fresh aroma.
Do not overcrowd the pan when searing the salmon to ensure the skin crisping develops properly.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Sicilian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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