Skrie Salmon

Skrie doesn't mean anything, but this fish sure deserves a cool name. The recipe calls for anise seed, but the taste is not overpowering. Instead, it complements the lemon flavor.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 447 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon anise seed
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 pounds salmon fillets
• 1 ¼ cups water, divided
• 3 strips lemon peel
• ⅛ teaspoon crushed dried mint
• ¾ teaspoon honey

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

In a small saucepan, stir together anise seeds and mint. Stir in 1 cup water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil 5 minutes, then stir in honey. Continue to boil until most of the water has boiled off. Remove from heat, and stir in remaining 1/4 cup water.

Step 3

Place lemon strips in a bowl, and pour melted butter over the strips. Let sit 5 minutes.

Step 4

Place salmon on baking sheet. Brush thoroughly with anise sauce.

Step 5

Place in a preheated oven, and bake until done, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and brush liberally with lemon butter.