Staying In, ep. 3 🕯️ Salmon with Caramelized Leek Chimichurri & Citrus 🐟🍊
Serves 2
Ingredients
2 leeks (instructions below)
2 tbsp. and ¼ cup olive oil, divided
Kosher salt
Splash of white wine
½ cup chopped cilantro
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 tsp. red pepper flakes
½ tsp. dried oregano
¼ tsp. smoked paprika
2 skin on salmon filets (pick a fatty salmon, not Sockeye)
1 orange, sliced into ⅛” thick rounds
Flaky salt
2 lemon slices
Make it!
1. Remove the dark green ends of the leeks and slice the white part into ⅛” thick rounds. Add into a colander and rinse well under cold water. Shake off the excess water.
2. Caramelize the leeks! Heat a large pan over medium heat and add the 2 tbsp. olive oil until shimmery. Add the leeks and 3 large pinches of kosher salt. Stir occasionally for 20-25 minutes until the leeks have reduced to a third of their volume and have a golden hue. If there’s a lot of sticking, deglaze with a splash or two of white wine and scrape the...
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