Mediterranean-Style Whole Roasted Salmon With Fennel Recipe

Name: Mediterranean-Style Whole Roasted Salmon With Fennel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (4- to 5-pound) whole salmon, cleaned; 2 fennel bulbs, trimmed and sliced 1/4 inch thick (reserve any fronds); 2 leeks, trimmed and sliced 1 inch thick; 3 medium tomatoes (about 1 pound), cut into wedges; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds; 3 fresh rosemary sprigs; 1/2 cup dry white wine

Servings: persons

1 (4- to 5-pound) whole salmon, cleaned
2 fennel bulbs, trimmed and sliced 1/4 inch thick (reserve any fronds)
2 leeks, trimmed and sliced 1 inch thick
3 medium tomatoes (about 1 pound), cut into wedges
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
3 fresh rosemary sprigs
1/2 cup dry white wine

1
Position rack in center of oven, and preheat oven to 425u00b0. Pat fish dry; make several diagonal cuts in thickest part of the fish on both sides. Scatter sliced fennel bulbs, leeks, and tomatoes in a baking pan lightly coated with cooking spray.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Brush fish inside and out with half the seasoned oil, then sprinkle remaining seasoned oil over vegetables. Lay fish on top of vegetables, and sprinkle fish inside and out with fennel seeds. Tuck 1 rosemary sprig into cavity of fish. Place remaining 2 rosemary sprigs in vegetables. Reserve a couple of fennel fronds for garnish, then coarsely chop remaining fronds and stuff them into the cavity. Pour wine over fish, and cover pan loosely with aluminum foil.
3
Bake at 425u00b0 for 30 minutes. Remove foil, and bake, uncovered, 10 to 15 minutes or until fish is just cooked through. Transfer fish to a large serving platter, and surround with cooked vegetables. Garnish with remaining fennel fronds.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (4- to 5-pound) whole salmon, cleaned, 2 fennel bulbs, trimmed and sliced 1/4 inch thick (reserve any fronds), 2 leeks, trimmed and sliced 1 inch thick, 3 medium tomatoes (about 1 pound), cut into wedges, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean-Style Whole Roasted Salmon With Fennel falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mediterranean-Style Whole Roasted Salmon With Fennel

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