Pan-Seared Salmon with Quick Braised Leeks and Carrots
Flaky, perfectly pan-seared salmon fillets paired with tender, subtly sweet braised leeks and carrots, brightened with fresh dill and a squeeze of lemon. A light yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- Carrot100 g
- Garlic5 g
- Olive Oil15 ml
- Lemon0.5 g
- Salt1.5 g
- Black Pepper0.5 g
- Salmon200 g
- Leek200 g
- Vegetable Broth50 ml
- Dill5 g
Instructions
- 1Step 1
Pat 400g salmon fillets dry and season with 1.5g salt and 0.5g black pepper. Thinly slice 400g leeks and 200g carrots. Mince 10g garlic. Roughly chop 10g fresh dill (Prep: 5 minutes).
- 2Step 2
Heat 10ml olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Place salmon skin-side down (if applicable) and sear for 3 minutes until skin is crispy. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes until cooked through. Remove salmon from the pan and set aside.
- 3Step 3
Add the remaining 20ml olive oil to the same pan. Add the sliced leeks, carrots, and minced garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
- 4Step 4
Pour in 100ml vegetable broth, season with 1.5g salt and 0.5g black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender-crisp. (Cook: 8 minutes total for salmon and vegetables).
- 5Step 5
Stir in the chopped dill. Squeeze the juice of 1 whole lemon over the vegetables. Serve the salmon fillets immediately alongside the braised leeks and carrots.
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