Salmon Fillets with Leek Fondue
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 2 medium leeks (about 1 pound), white and light-green parts only, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Four 6- to 7-ounce skinless salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley
- In a medium skillet, melt the butter with the vinegar.
- Add the leeks, onion and garlic and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook over moderate heat until the leek and onion have softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the flour, then stir in the stock and simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Transfer the leek mixture to a blender and puree until smooth.
- Return the puree to the skillet and stir in the cream.
- Simmer over low heat until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil.
- Season the salmon with salt and pepper and cook over moderately high heat until light pink throughout, about 4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the salmon to plates and top with the leek fondue.
- Garnish with the parsley and serve immediately.
unsalted butter, white wine vinegar, onion, leeks, garlic, kosher salt, flour, chicken, heavy cream, extravirgin olive oil, salmon, flatleaf parsley
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/salmon-fillets-with-leek-fondue (may not work)