Leeks Vinaigrette with Smoked Whitefish and Apple
- 1 shallot, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 8 whole small (1 inch in diameter) leeks
- 1 Gala apple, cored, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 8 ounces smoked whitefish, carefully boned, coarsely flaked
- Whisk shallot, lemon juice, vinegar, and mustard in small bowl to blend.
- Gradually whisk in oil.
- Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
- Trim root end of leeks, leaving core intact.
- Remove any tough outer leaves.
- Cut each leek in half lengthwise.
- Bring large pot of salted water to boil.
- Add leeks; reduce heat to low and simmer until leeks are soft, about 12 minutes.
- Drain.
- Arrange leeks on platter.
- Spoon 1/2 cup vinaigrette over; let stand until leeks cool, about 1 hour.
- Add apple to remaining vinaigrette.
- Divide leeks among 8 plates.
- Spoon fish over leeks.
- Top fish with apple mixture and serve.
shallot, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, olive oil, leeks, apple, whitefish
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/leeks-vinaigrette-with-smoked-whitefish-and-apple-107903 (may not work)