Salmon in Crazy Water

Name: Salmon in Crazy Water
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, or Roma tomatoes, coarsely chopped into 1-inch pieces; 1 small yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced; Kosher salt; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillet, skinned and cut into 4 (6-ounce) pieces; Coarsely chopped fresh parsley, for serving; Good bread, for serving (optional)