Step 1

Pre-heat your grill or griddle pan. Wash the fennel bulbs in cold running water then pat dry.

Step 2

Cut off the green stalks at the top of the fennel and keep any fennel fronds or serving. Do not cut off the bottom of the fennel or the slices will fall apart.

Step 3

Cut the fennel into 1cm (½ inch) thick slices and brush them lightly with olive oil.

Step 4

Place the slices on a hot grill for around 4 minutes on each side then transfer to a serving plate.

Step 5

Sprinkle with sea salt flakes then grate over the zest of a whole lemon. Finally squeeze little lemon juice over the fennel (around 1-2 teaspoons) and garnish with reserved fennel fronds (optional), serve.