Fennel-Crusted Salmon on White Beans
Delicious warm white beans and fennel are topped with succulent fennel-seed-crusted salmon for a double hit of flavor. For an extra-fresh look, set aside some additional chopped fennel fronds to use as a garnish.

Ingredients
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5 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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1 bulb fennel, halved, cored and thinly sliced, plus 1 tablespoon chopped fennel fronds
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2 15-ounce cans white beans, rinsed
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2 medium tomatoes, diced
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1/3 cup white wine
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
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1 tablespoon fennel seeds
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1 pound salmon fillet, skin removed (see Tip), cut into 2 portions
Directions
1.
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add sliced fennel; cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Stir in beans, tomatoes and wine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to break down, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; stir in chopped fennel fronds, mustard and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover to keep warm.
2.
Meanwhile, combine fennel seeds and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl; sprinkle evenly on both sides of salmon.
3.
Wipe out the pan. Add the remaining 3 teaspoons oil to the pan and heat over high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Add the salmon, skinned-side up, and cook until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn the salmon over, cover and remove from the heat. Let stand until the salmon finishes cooking off the heat, 3 to 5 minutes more. Transfer the salmon to a cutting board and flake with a fork. Serve salmon on top of the warm bean mixture.
Tip:
Tip: To skin a salmon fillet: Place it on a clean cutting board, skin-side down. Starting at the tail end, slip the blade of a long knife between the fish flesh and the skin, holding the skin down firmly with your other hand. Gently push the blade along at a 30 degree angle, separating the fillet from the skin without cutting through either.
Nutrition information
Calories 306, Total Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 467 mg, Carbohydrate 29 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 25 g, Potassium 1019 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin C 25%, Iron 15%. Exchanges: Starch 1.5, Vegetable 1, Lean Meat 3, Fat 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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