Shallow-poached Salmon with Fennel & Saffron

Mediterranean Nutritionist

Shallow-poached Salmon with Fennel & Saffron

Some clam juices are high in sodium. Look for brands such as Bar Harbor, Blue Crab Bay, Bookbinder’s, and Look’s clam juice because they are lower in sodium.

  1. Four 6-ounce salmon fillets
  2. 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  3. 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  4. 1 bulb fennel
  5. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  6. 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  7. 1 large tomato, seeded and diced
  8. 1 cup low-sodium clam juice
  9. 1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Chardonnay
  10. 1/4 teaspoon saffron

Season salmon with salt and pepper. In a nonstick skillet, sprayed with nonstick cooking spray, brown salmon on both sides about 2 minutes. Remove salmon from skillet and set aside. Meanwhile, trim the greens off the fennel and reserve for a garnish. Thinly slice bulb of fennel, discarding the inner core. In a large, deep skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add fennel and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and lightly brown. Add tomato, clam juice, wine, and saffron. Bring to a gentle boil and add salmon fillets. Cover and cook for 8 minutes. Uncover and cook for 1 more minute. Remove salmon to a shallow bowl and turn the heat to medium-high. Reduce tomatoes and fennel broth until thickened, about 5 minutes. Serve broth over fish. Garnish with chopped fennel fronds.

Serves 4

NUTRITION

Per 6-ounce salmon and about 3/4 cup broth:
  1. Calories: 400
  2. Fat: 22 g (1 g EPA, 2 g DHA, <1 g ALA)
  3. Saturated Fat: 4 g
  4. Cholesterol: 100 mg
  5. Sodium: 679 mg
  6. Carbohydrate: 8 g
  7. Dietary Fiber: 2 g
  8. Sugars: 1 g
  9. Protein: 37 g
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