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Roasted Salmon with Garlic Buttered Leeks
- 30 min
- 2–6 servings
- 515 kcal / serving
Salmon roasted until just opaque pairs with garlicky buttered leeks for a light, comforting plate. The leeks soften and pick up lemon and thyme, making it a quick weeknight option.
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Ingredients
- 3 clovesgarlic
- 3leeks
- ½lemon
- ¾ lbsalmon fillet
- lemons
From the pantry: black pepper, butter, unsalted, extra virgin olive oil, salt, thyme, dried
Cookware
baking sheet pan · chef's knife · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · measuring spoons · oven mitts · stainless steel skillet · stirring spoon
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and place the rack in the center.
- Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel, lay it skin-side down on a baking sheet, then rub with olive oil, drizzle with lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
- Wash the leeks, trim the roots, and cut diagonally into ¼-inch pieces.
- Warm a skillet over medium heat.
- Peel and mince the garlic.
- Roast the salmon in the oven until it is opaque, about 10–15 minutes depending on thickness.
- Melt butter in the skillet, add the garlic and cook for 15–30 seconds until fragrant. Add the leeks, along with thyme, salt, and pepper, stirring to coat with the butter. Lower the heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the leeks are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Serve the salmon with the buttered leeks on the side, then drizzle with juice from the remaining ¼ lemon and enjoy.
Two tips
- Prep the leeks and mince the garlic up to a day ahead and refrigerate to speed up weeknights.
- If you have extra lemon juice, or want a different base, serve the dish over cooked rice or potatoes for a heartier plate.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 515 kcal
- Protein
- 39 g
- Carbs
- 22 g
- Fat
- 30 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
- Sodium
- 109 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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