Salmon with Fresh Fennel

Ingredients

 * 1½ pounds salmon steaks, about ¾ inch thick
 * 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
 * 2 tablespoons olive oil
 * ½ teaspoon kosher salt
 * freshly ground black pepper
 * 2 garlic cloves, minced
 * 2 large thinly sliced fresh fennel bulbs
 * ½ cup dry white wine or water
 * 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
 * minced fennel fronds

Directions

 * 1) Dredge the fish in the flour.
 * 2) Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
 * 3) Add the fish and brown about 3 minutes on each side.
 * 4) Carefully lift the fish out of the skillet and set it aside on a platter; sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
 * 5) Add the garlic and the fennel to the skillet and sauté slowly until limp.
 * 6) Reduce heat to low and return the fish to the pan and add the wine or water and thyme.
 * 7) Cover and cook 5 minutes or until the fish flakes when tested with a fork or the tip of a knife.
 * 8) Sprinkle with minced fennel fronds.