Braised Salmon With Leeks Dill Recipes

SAUTéED SALMON WITH LEEKS AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• If there are any bones in the salmon, pull them out with tweezers and discard. Sprinkle the fish with salt and pepper.
• Trim off the stem ends of the leek. Cut the leek lengthwise into thin slices. Finely chop the leek. There should be about 1/3 cup.
• Drop the tomatoes into boiling water and let stand 9 to 12 seconds.
• Peel and remove the cores. Cut the flesh of the tomatoes into quarter-inch cubes. There should be about 1 1/4 cups.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a nonstick skillet over moderately high heat and add the salmon pieces skinned side up. Cook 2 minutes and then turn the pieces. If you want the salmon medium rare, cook the fish 2 minutes longer. Transfer the fish to a warm platter.
• Add the remaining oil to the skillet. Add the tomatoes and leek, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Cook about 1 minute. Pour the mixture over the salmon and sprinkle with the coriander or basil.

BRAISED SALMON WITH SOY AND GINGER

Steps:

• Cut the salmon into 1" squares.
• Heat the olive oil in a 12" nonstick pan over medium-high heat and add the salmon cubes and ginger.
• Sear together for about 1 minute, then pour the mirin, soy sauce, and vodka over the salmon.
• Turn the heat to medium and cook for about 3 minutes, until the fish turns pale.
• Add the butter and turn off the heat.
• Spoon the salmon onto a serving plate and top with the scallion and cilantro.
• * Mirin is a Japanese condiment that's available in the ethnic-food sections of most supermarkets.

LEEKS IN WHITE WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Discard the tough outer leaves and trim the leeks first. Cut through the leeks to separate the green part from the white bit. Finely slice the green parts of the leeks. For the white bulb bits of the leeks peel away the tough outer layer then slice into 1-inch pieces. Rinse the leeks thoroughly to remove any trapped grit.
• Melt the butter and olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Once melted add the sliced garlic and allow to gently cook until softened. Add the sliced green leeks to the pan and cook on a low heat for about 15 minutes, or until soft.
• Toss the white leeks into the pan and coat with the garlicky, leeky butter. Season with salt and pepper.
• Tip the leeks into a baking tin followed by the lemon juice, white wine, and chicken stock. Place a square of baking paper on top and cover the pan with foil.
• Bake in the oven at 180C for about 35-40 minutes, or until the leeks are fork-tender.

BRAISED SALMON WITH LEEKS & DILL

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add leek; sauté 3 minutes. Add garlic; sauté 2-3 minutes.
• Add tomato, salt, and pepper; sauté 2-3 minutes.
• Add wine and salmon; sprinkle with dill, and bring to a boil.
• Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.