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Salmon on a Bed of Leeks

Salmon on a Bed of Leeks

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Servings

2 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch leeks 3 to 4
  • 2 teaspoons butter or margarine
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or vermouth
  • 2 6-8- ounce salmon fillets
  • 2 tablespoons grated Gruyere cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preparation

  • 1 Trim green tops and root ends from leeks; slit vertically into quarters, leaving 1/3 inch intact at root end.2 Separate sections and wash under cold running water; drain well. In 10-inch saute pan, melt butter over medium heat.3 Add leeks and cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, until leeks are wilted. 4 Stir in wine, arrange salmon on leeks, sprinkle with salt and pepper. 5  Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 5 minutes. 6 Sprinkle cheese over salmon, cover and cook another 3 to 5 minutes or until salmon is opaque around edges and firm, and cheese is melted. 7 Transfer to warm dinner plate with broad spatula and serve immediately.
  • Source: National Fisheries Institute