Fennel and salmon parcels

Fennel salmon parcels
Average rating: 3 out of 5 star rating

The delicate aniseed flavour of fennel goes perfectly with salmon - while soy sauce and sesame seeds add an Oriental flavour

  • Serves: 4

  • Cooking time: 20-25 mins

Ingredients

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  • 4 small fennel bulbs, trimmed and quartered
  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 4tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 4tsp light soy sauce
  • 2tsp sesame seeds

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F, gas mark 6).
  2. Cook the fennel in boiling, salted water for 3-4 mins until just tender then drain.
  3. Place each salmon fillet on a large sheet of foil. Top with 4 fennel quarters. Drizzle 1tsp each of oil and soy sauce and sprinkle ½ tsp sesame seeds over each fillet.
  4. Fold up the foil into a parcel, leaving a little gap at the top. Repeat to make four parcels. Place on a baking tray and roast for 15-20 mins until the salmon is cooked throughout.
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Nutritional information

Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.

http://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/recipes/137590/Fennel-and-salmon-parcels