Salmon with Caramelized Leeks Recipe
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Salmon with Caramelized Leeks

By: SHERSHON 
"This is an adaptation from a few recipes I've enjoyed. Simple, elegant and delicious. I've served it for guests and picky teens with high praise."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

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

Directions

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

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 523 | Total Fat: 30.4g | Cholesterol: 127mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2011 by LouisvilleHugger   view full review
I have used this recipe a few times with and without the salmon. 5 stars every time. What can...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2010 by mysamba Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I didn't make the salmon, but I am sure it wonderful. I make the carmelized leeks and carrots...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2010 by enovotny   view full review
5-Stars for sure! Anyone who rates it less simply cannot cook. I made this for myself and my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2010 by butterfly.k87   view full review
I made this recipe exactly as it is and it turned out very delicious! This is the first time I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2010 by deb698   view full review
Was good, but not sure its a 5 star. Cooking time for leeks specified is way too long. Also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2009 by JULBRICH   view full review
Quite good - VERY easy. I lightly sprinkled the brown sugar and was happy with the amount. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2011 by sherry   view full review
I was skeptical of the carrots with salmon, but this recipe rocks! It will become a regular at...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2011 by Liv&Cook   view full review
I absolutely loved this recipe and plan to make it many more times!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2010 by CINDY18LOU   view full review
Loved the carrot/leek combo.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2010 by Julie Pie   view full review
Really simple and easy to make and VERY tasty! The brown sugar and the leeks go great together.

 

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