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Spring Salmon with Creamed Leeks, Potatoes, and Asparagus

Spring Salmon with Creamed Leeks, Potatoes, and Asparagus Bliss

A delicious Spring Salmon with Creamed Leeks, Potatoes, and Asparagus recipe that combines fresh flavors with elegant simplicity.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Substitute with trout or another firm fish if desired.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin preferred for enhanced flavor.
For the Creamed Leeks
  • 2 medium Leeks Rinse thoroughly to remove any grit.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with plant-based cream or coconut milk.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Brightens up the dish.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh zest is preferable.
For the Roasted Potatoes
  • 1.5 pounds Gold Potatoes Red or fingerling potatoes can be used.
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning.
For the Asparagus
  • 1 bunch Asparagus Can be replaced with green beans or zucchini.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • skillet
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss diced gold potatoes and cleaned asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes.
  2. Slice leeks and rinse under cold water. In a medium skillet, heat olive oil, sauté leeks for 5-7 minutes. Add heavy cream and lemon zest, simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. In a separate skillet, heat olive oil, cook salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes, flip and cook until opaque.
  4. Arrange roasted potatoes and asparagus on plates, add creamy leeks on top, and place the salmon on top. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over servings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For the best flavor, be sure to clean the leeks thoroughly and consider substituting with other seasonal vegetables.

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