Salmon Braised With Fennel And Apple

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• flour (for dredging)
• salt and pepper
• 4 salmon steaks, about 3/4-inch thick
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 large granny smith apples or 1 large winesap apple, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 2 ribs fennel, thinly sliced
• 3/4 cup vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup apple cider
• 1/2 lemon, juice of

Recipe

• 1 season the flour with salt and pepper, and dredge the salmon steaks on both sides, patting off any excess flour mixture.
• 2 in a deep skillet, heat half the olive oil until bubbling. brown salmon pieces on both sides over high heat. remove to a plate and keep warm.
• 3 add the onion and the remaining oil to the pan, and cook over medium heat until lightly browned. add the apple slices, sugar and fennel. cook until lightly browned, about 3 to 5 minutes. add the broth and cider; heat to a simmer.
• 4 return the salmon to the pan along with any juices that have collected on the plate. cover and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, until the salmon flakes when lightly pressed.
• 5 lift the fish from the pan with a slotted spatula and place on a platter. surround with the apples and fennel.
• 6 if the liquid in the pan is too thin, reduce for several minutes to thicken. add the lemon juice and pour over the fish.