Leek-wrapped salmon

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
97%
Leek-wrapped salmon
45 min.
4
580kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary journey that pairs the elegance of salmon with the earthy sweetness of leeks! Our Leek-Wrapped Salmon recipe is not only a visual treat but also a healthy choice for your lunch or dinner table. With a remarkable health score of 97, it’s a fantastic option that is both gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for various dietary preferences.

This dish takes just 45 minutes to prepare, but it delivers a restaurant-quality experience that will impress family and friends alike. The combination of tender salmon fillets enveloped in tender leek wrappers creates a unique flavor profile that is both light and satisfying. The addition of crushed juniper berries infuses the salmon with a subtle, aromatic flavor that perfectly complements its richness.

Perfectly cooked red thin-skinned potatoes and sweet, smoky corn make for a hearty side, all grilled to perfection. Finished with a drizzle of hazelnut oil and a touch of luxurious salmon caviar, this elegant dish transforms ordinary ingredients into a gourmet masterpiece.

Whether you’re looking to enjoy a sophisticated meal at home or impress guests at your next gathering, this Leek-Wrapped Salmon recipe is your ticket to a delicious and healthy dining experience. So, roll up your sleeves and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  •  ears of corn 
  • tablespoons hazelnut oil 
  •  juniper berries dried crushed
  •  leeks ()
  • 24 oz thin-skinned potatoes red scrubbed
  • 0.3 cup salmon caviar fresh canned rinsed
  • 24 oz skinned and boned salmon fillets 
  • servings salt 
  • servings bell pepper white

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • grill
  • kitchen thermometer
  • slotted spoon
  • tongs

Directions

  1. Cut vertically through 1 whole outer layer of each leek and pull it off gently.
  2. Cut at least 7 inches off the top of each leek. Rinse outer layers and tops.
  3. Trim off and discard leek root ends. Split white parts of leeks in half lengthwise and rinse thoroughly to remove dirt between layers. Tie each leek half in the center with a cotton string.
  4. In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring about 3 quarts water to boiling.
  5. Add leek outer layers and about 2/3 of the green tops (select the freshest-looking). Cook just until wilted, about 30 seconds; lift out with tongs and immerse in ice water. Discard remaining tops.
  6. Add tied leek halves to water and simmer, uncovered, until tender when pierced, 5 to 7 minutes; lift out with a slotted spoon and immerse in ice water. When cool, drain well.
  7. Add potatoes to boiling water, cover, and simmer just until tender when pierced, 20 to 25 minutes.
  8. Drain and cool.
  9. Cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  10. Rinse salmon and pat dry.
  11. Sprinkle each piece with a crushed juniper berry, salt, and pepper.
  12. Tear leek outer layers lengthwise into strips about 1/4 inch wide. Prepare wrappers and wrap salmon. Cross two leek strip. Unfold leek tops and lay flat, overlapping to make a rectangle. Center a salmon fillet on a leek base slightly wider than the length of the fish. Fold leek greens over fish to enclose. Tie packet with leek strips to secure. Repeat to wrap remaining salmon.
  13. Pull back cornhusks; don't remove. Discard silk. Push husks back in place.
  14. Prepare barbecue for indirect cooking. If using charcoal briquets, mound and ignite 60 briquets on the firegrate of a barbecue (20 to 22 in. wide) with a lid; open vents. When briquets are dotted with gray ash, in 15 to 25 minutes, push equal amounts to opposite sides of the firegrate.
  15. Add 5 more briquets to each mound of coals (10 coals).
  16. If using a gas barbecue, it must be equipped with a control to regulate heat in the center of the grill. To heat the barbecue, cover and turn on high for about 10 minutes. Turn off heat in center of barbecue, but leave heat on opposite sides on high.
  17. Lay fish in center of grill, not over direct heat.
  18. Place potato slices and corn directly over heat. If space permits, also put leek halves directly over heat (otherwise, lay next to fish). Cover barbecue, open vents, and cook 8 minutes. Turn vegetables over and cook until they are hot and lightly browned, 4 to 6 minutes longer. Cook fish until a thermometer inserted in thickest part reaches 125, about 16 minutes total.
  19. Transfer foods to a platter as they're cooked.
  20. Open packets.
  21. Drizzle hazelnut oil over fish, potatoes, and corn. Spoon salmon caviar onto fish. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories580kcal
Protein30.12%
Fat30.76%
Carbs39.12%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8
Glycemic Load
3.53
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
46.658695718516%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
2.38mg
Myricetin
0.2mg
Quercetin
1.19mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:579.77kcal
28.99%
Fat:20.31g
31.25%
Saturated Fat:2.79g
17.42%
Carbohydrates:58.14g
19.38%
Net Carbohydrates:51.32g
18.66%
Sugar:11.3g
12.55%
Cholesterol:148.86mg
49.62%
Sodium:344.11mg
14.96%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:44.75g
89.5%
Vitamin B12:6.59µg
109.87%
Selenium:70.39µg
100.55%
Vitamin B6:2mg
99.81%
Vitamin B3:17.54mg
87.72%
Phosphorus:618.17mg
61.82%
Potassium:2044.8mg
58.42%
Vitamin B2:0.89mg
52.19%
Vitamin B1:0.75mg
50.07%
Manganese:0.93mg
46.49%
Folate:179.34µg
44.83%
Vitamin K:47.06µg
44.82%
Vitamin B5:4.22mg
42.23%
Copper:0.84mg
42.09%
Vitamin C:33.86mg
41.04%
Magnesium:149.73mg
37.43%
Vitamin A:1776.09IU
35.52%
Vitamin E:5.14mg
34.29%
Iron:5.32mg
29.53%
Fiber:6.82g
27.27%
Zinc:2.34mg
15.61%
Vitamin D:1.79µg
11.93%
Calcium:100.4mg
10.04%
Source:My Recipes