Fillet of Salmon with Fennel and Potato Mash and Red Wine Vinaigrette

Pan-grilled fennel-crusted salmon served with a creamy fennel potato mash and a reduced red wine and butter vinaigrette.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1052.6 kcals 4210.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 25.6 grams 102.5 grams
Fat 87.1 grams 348.2 grams
Protein 41.2 grams 164.8 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tbsp
Dairy
60
g
Unsalted Butter
for the mash
400
ml
Liquids
150
ml
NutsSeeds
2
tsp
Fennel Seeds
crushed
2
tbsp
Fennel Leaves
chopped, from the top of bulbs
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
2
tsp
Fennel Seeds
crushed, for the mash
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
light
Seafood
700
g
Salmon Fillets
4 fillets of 175g each
Vegetables
4
piece
Shallots
peeled and finely chopped
400
g
Potato
floury variety, peeled and chopped
750
g
Fennel Bulb
trimmed and roughly chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the grill to its highest setting.
  • Mix crushed fennel seeds and chopped fennel leaves in a bowl.
  • Brush salmon fillets with oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Press the fennel mixture onto the salmon fillets to coat them.
  • Grill salmon coated-side down on an oiled tray for 4 minutes.
  • Turn fillets over and grill for 4 more minutes until cooked through.
  • Simmer red wine and shallots in a pan until reduced by half.
  • Whisk in 125g butter gradually over low heat without boiling.
  • Season with sugar and salt and keep warm.
  • Boil potatoes in water until soft, then drain and mash.
  • Sauté fennel bulb and seeds in 60g butter for 15 minutes.
  • Add 400ml cream and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
  • Blend the fennel cream mixture into a smooth purée.
  • Stir the purée into the mashed potatoes and season.
  • Plate the mash, top with salmon, and drizzle with vinaigrette.