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
  • 5 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 bulb fennel, halved, cored and thinly sliced, plus 1 tablespoon chopped fennel fronds
  • 2 15-ounce cans white beans, rinsed
  • 2 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 1/3 cup white wine
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
  • 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
  • 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.
Nutrition Information
Per serving
Calories: 306
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 45mg
Dietary Fiber: 9g
Potassium: 1019mg
Sodium: 467mg
Nutrition Bonus: Folate (39% daily value), Fiber (36% dv), Potassium (29% dv), Vitamin C (25% dv), Iron (15% dv), Omega-3s.
SERVES: 6
PREP TIME: 35 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 40 minutes
MEETS THESE GUIDELINES:
Low Calorie
High Fiber
Low Sat Fat
Low Cholesterol
Low Sodium
High Potassium
Heart Healthy
Diabetes Appropriate
Healthy Weight
RECIPE TIPS:
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.
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