Salmon and Fennel with Orange Sauce

Salmon and Fennel with Orange Sauce


Portions: 4

Cooking time:
10-12 minutes

Preparation time:
10 minutes


Ingredients

  • 15 ml (1 tablespoon) of butter (for the ramekins)
  • 4 sthick pieces of skinless salmon fillet, about 120 g (4 oz.) each
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
  • 125 ml (1/2 cup) of white wine
  •  Salt and pepper to taste
  • 125 ml (1/2 cup) of butter
  • 1 pouch (32 g) of Chef LELARGE Fine Cuisine Hollandaise Sauce Mix
  • 150 ml (2/3 cup) of orange juice
  • 75 ml (1/3 cup) of water

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).
  2. Butter 4 ramekins.
  3. Place a piece of salmon in each of the ramekins, then divide the onion and fennel evenly among them.
  4. Add white wine, salt and pepper.
  5. Place the ramekins on the middle rack in the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
  6. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in the pouch of Hollandaise Sauce and the orange juice and water. Mix well. Simmer for 3 minutes.
  7. Cover salmon with sauce just before serving.

Tips and advices

It is also possible to cook a whole fillet of salmon on the barbecue by wrapping it in aluminum foil, skin side down, and taking care to place the onions and the fennel on top of the salmon, followed by the wine. Cooking time may be a bit longer.