Broiled Salmon Fillets With Fennel Sauce
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Salmon
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

2 pounds salmon fillets -- boneless
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup water
5 tablespoons butter -- room temp.
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
3/4 pound head of fennel
 

Preparation:

1. Preheat the broiler. 2. Carefully inspect the fish to determine if any bones remain. Using a pair of pliers, carefully pull away and discard the bones. Cut the fillets into 4 equal portions, either rectangular or square in shape. Sprinkle with the oil and rub to coat on both sides. Set aside. 3. Trim the fennel and cut into 1/4-in. cubes. There should be about 1 1/2 cups. Put the fennel in a saucepan and add the water a 1 tbsp of the butter. Cook 5 minutes 4. Pour the fennel mixture into the container of a food processor or blender and add the remaining butter. Process to a very fine puree. There should be about 1 1/4 cups. pour the puree into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the nutmeg and cayenne and stir. Let simmer about 3 minutes 5. Meanwhile, place the salmon pieces under the broiler about 4-in. from the source of heat. Cook about 4 minutes on one side, turn and cook about 4 minutes on the other side. 6. Transfer the salmon to a warm serving dish. Serve with hot fennel sauce spooned over or on the side. Salmon lovers here you go. French name for this dish: Filets de saumon sauce au fenouil