Description
Roasted fennel, pomelo, and salmon platter brings Mediterranean coastal flavors to your table with elegant simplicity. Fresh salmon mingles with caramelized fennel and zesty pomelo, creating a light, harmonious dish that celebrates seasonal ingredients’ natural beauty.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 fresh salmon fillets
- 1 large fennel bulb (about 400g)
- 2 large Corsican pomelos (or 1 if very large)
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for fennel)
- 1 teaspoon honey (for fennel)
- ¼ lemon
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh thyme
Vinaigrette Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon strong mustard
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 356°F (180°C) using traditional heating mode, preparing for a flavorful roasting process.
- Carefully trim the base and upper stalks of fennel, then slice vertically into thin 0.2-inch (0.5 cm) pieces, arranging them evenly on a baking sheet.
- Create a glaze by whisking together extra virgin olive oil, golden honey, and fresh lemon juice. Generously brush this aromatic mixture over fennel slices, then sprinkle with sea salt for enhanced flavor.
- Roast the fennel in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, rotating the tray midway to ensure uniform caramelization and tenderness.
- Position salmon fillets in a clean baking dish, drizzle with premium olive oil, and season with freshly ground black pepper and kosher salt.
- Bake salmon for 12-14 minutes until it reaches a delicate, flaky texture and opaque appearance.
- While salmon cooks, carefully segment pomelos, meticulously removing bitter white membrane to reveal juicy, vibrant fruit sections.
- Gently separate salmon into rustic chunks using two forks, maintaining its delicate texture.
- Artfully compose the platter by layering roasted fennel as a base, strategically placing pomelo segments and salmon chunks.
- Finish the dish with a light vinaigrette drizzle, scattered fresh thyme leaves, and a final seasoning of salt and pepper to elevate the flavor profile.
Notes
- Precise Oven Temperature Matters: Maintaining 180°C ensures perfectly roasted fennel without burning, creating a caramelized exterior with tender interior.
- Honey-Lemon Glaze Transforms Fennel: The olive oil, honey, and lemon mixture adds subtle sweetness and helps achieve beautiful golden-brown roasting.
- Skin Removal Tip for Pomelos: Carefully removing the white pith reduces bitter flavors, allowing the citrus’s bright, refreshing taste to shine through.
- Salmon Cooking Precision: Baking salmon for 12-14 minutes prevents overcooking, keeping the fish moist and flaky.
- Layering Creates Flavor Harmony: Strategically assembling the dish with roasted fennel as a base, topped with pomelo and salmon, ensures each bite combines complementary textures and tastes.
- Fresh Herb Finishing Touch: A sprinkle of fresh thyme adds an aromatic complexity that elevates the entire dish’s flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg