Salmon with Caramelized Leeks

Gluten Free
Very Healthy
Health score
65%
Salmon with Caramelized Leeks
55 min.
4
475kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Salmon with Caramelized Leeks recipe, a dish that's as healthy as it is delicious. Perfectly gluten-free and boasting a health score of 65, this recipe is designed for those who seek both nourishment and flavor in their meals. Imagine tender salmon fillets roasted to perfection, topped with sweet, caramelized leeks and vibrant matchstick carrots that elevate the dish with their stunning colors and textures.

Set aside just 55 minutes of your day to create this wholesome main course, which serves four and is ideal for lunch or dinner. Each serving packs a satisfying 475 calories that synergize beautifully through a balanced blend of protein, healthy fats, and just the right amount of carbohydrates. The rich taste of salmon pairs seamlessly with the sweet undertones of leeks, making this dish not only a feast for the palate but also a visual delight.

The process begins with tenderly cooking leeks in butter until they turn golden and sweet, followed by the addition of fresh, crunchy carrots. As the aromas fill your kitchen, the anticipation builds for the moment you can savor this culinary masterpiece. Whether you're looking to impress at a dinner party or simply treat yourself to an excellent meal, Salmon with Caramelized Leeks is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.

Ingredients

  • tablespoon brown sugar 
  • tablespoons butter 
  •  carrots cut into matchsticks
  • servings kosher salt and ground pepper black to taste
  • servings kosher salt to taste
  •  leeks 
  • teaspoons olive oil 
  • pounds salmon fillet 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • aluminum foil
  • colander

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil, and spray with cooking spray.
  2. Trim away the root end, tough outer leaves, and dark green tops of the leeks.
  3. Cut the leeks lengthwise into quarters, then crosswise into thirds. Wash the leeks well to remove any grit, and drain in a colander.
  4. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook and stir the leeks until they have started to soften, about 5 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle the leeks with brown sugar, and cook until they turn brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in the matchstick carrots, sprinkle with kosher salt, and cook and stir until the carrots are tender, about 5 minutes.
  6. Place the salmon on the prepared baking sheet, rub the fillets with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast the salmon until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily but isn't dry, about 10 minutes per 1 inch of thickness.
  7. Remove the cooked fillets to plates, and top each fillet with 1/4 of the caramelized leeks and carrots.

Nutrition Facts

Calories475kcal
Protein39.91%
Fat43.02%
Carbs17.07%

Properties

Glycemic Index
40.21
Glycemic Load
5
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
41.89347814477%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
2.49mg
Myricetin
0.21mg
Quercetin
0.18mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:474.62kcal
23.73%
Fat:22.44g
34.52%
Saturated Fat:6.15g
38.44%
Carbohydrates:20.03g
6.68%
Net Carbohydrates:17.12g
6.23%
Sugar:8.55g
9.5%
Cholesterol:139.79mg
46.6%
Sodium:388.86mg
16.91%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:46.83g
93.66%
Vitamin A:9392.82IU
187.86%
Vitamin B12:7.22µg
120.4%
Selenium:83.83µg
119.75%
Vitamin B6:2.13mg
106.37%
Vitamin B3:18.64mg
93.2%
Vitamin B2:0.92mg
53.98%
Phosphorus:502.71mg
50.27%
Vitamin K:49.73µg
47.36%
Potassium:1424.96mg
40.71%
Vitamin B5:4.04mg
40.36%
Vitamin B1:0.6mg
39.77%
Copper:0.7mg
34.86%
Folate:122.61µg
30.65%
Manganese:0.55mg
27.25%
Magnesium:96.77mg
24.19%
Iron:3.87mg
21.48%
Vitamin C:13.38mg
16.22%
Fiber:2.91g
11.63%
Zinc:1.68mg
11.18%
Vitamin E:1.57mg
10.48%
Calcium:99.58mg
9.96%
Source:Allrecipes