How to Make Salmon with Caramelized Leeks - A Step-by-Step Guide

Salmon with caramelized leeks is a simple yet elegant dish that brings together the rich, buttery flavor of salmon with the sweet and savory taste of caramelized leeks. This recipe is perfect for a special dinner or a dinner party, as it looks and tastes impressive but requires minimal effort to prepare.

Salmon is a versatile fish that pairs well with a wide range of flavors, and in this dish, it is perfectly complemented by the caramelized leeks. The sweetness of the leeks adds a dep...

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Ingredients

  • 4 leeks
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 3 carrots, cut into matchsticks
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • 2 pounds salmon fillets
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • Trim away root end, tough outer leaves, and dark green tops of leeks. Cut leeks lengthwise into quarters, then crosswise into thirds. Wash leeks well to remove any grit, and drain in a colander.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook and stir leeks until they have started to soften, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle leeks with brown sugar, and cook until they turn brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in matchstick carrots, sprinkle with kosher salt, and cook and stir until carrots are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Place salmon on the prepared baking sheet, rub fillets with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast salmon until flesh is opaque and flakes easily but isn't dry, about 10 minutes per 1-inch of thickness. Remove cooked fillets to plates, and top each fillet with 1/4 of the caramelized leeks and carrots.
  • Nutrition

    523 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 127mg
    • Sodium: 399mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 41g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 99mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 994mg