SALMON WITH FENNEL AND ORZO WOW! WOW! ENJOY DAN:

                  SALMON BRAISED IN FENNEL by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1-1/2-pound salmon fillet.

1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons orzo

1/4-cup fennel fronds

1/4-cup chicken broth, plus 2 tablespoons

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Zest from 2 lemons

Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1.    Season salmon with salt and pepper.

2.    Set aside.

3.    Heat 2 tablespoons each, orzo and broth In a skillet.

4.    Over medium-heat add thinly sliced fennel bulb and sauté for 1 minute. Stirring constantly.

5.    Add 1/4-cup broth, lemon zest, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

6.    Place salmon on top of fennel.

7.    Cover and reduce heat to low.

8.    Cook for about 5 minutes.

9.    Sprinkle with fronds.

10. Serve with jasmine rice.

ENJOY DAN:                                         BON-APPETITE!