Crispy Salmon with Roasted Fennel

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets
• 2 fennel bulbs, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh dill for garnish

Cooking Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Place the sliced fennel on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, add minced garlic, and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and dried thyme. Toss to coat evenly.
3. Roast the fennel in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and tender, stirring occasionally.
4. While the fennel is roasting, season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper.
5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon fillets, skin side down, and cook until the skin is crispy and the salmon is cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
6. In the last minute of cooking, add lemon slices to the skillet, allowing them to caramelize slightly.
7. Serve the Crispy Salmon over a bed of roasted fennel, garnished with fresh dill.
8. Optionally, squeeze the caramelized lemon slices over the salmon before serving for an extra burst of citrus flavor.

This Crispy Salmon with Roasted Fennel offers a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, making it a perfect dish for a special dinner or a delicious weeknight meal.