Salmon With Fennel and Cognac Sauce

Ingredients

• 500 g salmon steaks
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1 leek, very finely chopped, white section only
• 3 tablespoons cognac
• 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 sprigs parsley

Directions

1. 1

   Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add garlic, fennel seeds and leek and gently saute for around 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add yoghurt and lemon juice, mix well, and return to heat.

4. 4

   Reduce temperature a little and cook around 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Allow to boil gently.

5. 5

   Remove from heat, add the cognac, season with pepper, stir well and place in refrigerator for 15 minutes.

6. 6

   Cook Salmon on a BBQ or grill. I used a medium BBQ plate for around seven minutes a side.

7. 7

   Once the fish is cooked plate up, stir the sauce and pour over the salmon.

8. 8

   Garnish with parsley.

9. 9

   Serve with fresh salad and/or light vegetables.