SEARED SALMON WITH CREAMY LEEK SAUCE

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Crisp Sugar Snap Peas, lemony Rice Salad, and an arugula garnish offset the richness of this salmon with creamy leek sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Salmon Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 medium leeks, white and light-green parts only, washed well and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup Homemade Chicken Stock
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 six-ounce salmon fillets
Arugula, washed well and dried, for garnish
Lemon wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium skillet set over medium-low heat. Add leeks; simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Add wine, and simmer until leeks are very tender, about 4 minutes. Add cream and 2 tablespoons chives; return to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Reserve half; transfer remaining mixture to jar of blender. Add chicken broth, and puree until leek sauce is smooth.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Season fillets with salt and pepper; place in pan skin side down. Cook until skin side is well browned, about 5 minutes. Turn over, and saute just until fish is cooked through, 3 to 6 minutes more; it should still be slightly pink in the center. Transfer to a platter.
  • Serve salmon with leek sauce. Garnish with reserved leek mixture, remaining chives, arugula, and lemon wedges.

Maryan Axmed
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I'm not a huge fan of salmon, but this dish changed my mind. The crispy skin and the tender flesh were cooked to perfection, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Sosena Solomon
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This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the sauce was divine. I served it with mashed potatoes and asparagus and it was a meal to remember.


Mahfuz Howlada
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of fish, but I was pleasantly surprised! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Sheeraz Ahmad
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salmon turned out perfectly cooked. The sauce was also delicious, with just the right amount of tanginess. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a complete meal.


Muzzikayise Buthelezi
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I loved the combination of the salmon and the leeks. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Legenda Carlo
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I'm not a huge fan of salmon, but this dish changed my mind. The crispy skin and the tender flesh were cooked to perfection, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Akinyi Doreen
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This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the sauce was divine. I served it with mashed potatoes and asparagus and it was a meal to remember.


John Irvine
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of fish, but I was pleasantly surprised! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Gaming With JK
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salmon turned out perfectly cooked. The sauce was also delicious, with just the right amount of tanginess. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a complete meal.


nazmul raj
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I loved the combination of the salmon and the leeks. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Tufail Kakar
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I'm not a huge fan of salmon, but this dish changed my mind. The crispy skin and the tender flesh were cooked to perfection, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Raymon Eniola
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This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the sauce was divine. I served it with mashed potatoes and asparagus and it was a meal to remember.


Samjhana Chaudhary
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the combination of the crispy salmon and the creamy leek sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Nalina Guvaju
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The salmon was cooked to perfection and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Angel Rose
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salmon turned out perfectly cooked. The sauce was also delicious, with just the right amount of tanginess. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a complete meal.


Jake J Mares
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This salmon dish was an absolute delight! The crispy skin and the tender, flaky flesh paired perfectly with the creamy leek sauce. It was a hit with the whole family, and I'll definitely be making it again soon.