If you are on the hunt for an easy one-pan dinner for two, this recipe for Sheet-Pan Creamy Salmon, Leeks and Potatoes is sure to become a hit in your house. A creamy leek-flavored sauce with vibrant chives and capers brings an easy elegance to your weeknight salmon and potatoes dish. Pair with a simple green salad for an easy balanced meal.
With this recipe, you start by parboiling the potatoes before roasting them with olive oil and salt and pepper. While the potatoes roast, prepare the creamy sauce. Pour the sauce over the potatoes, then place the salmon fillets on top. Broil until the salmon is opaque and just cooked through. Serve hot and enjoy!
To make the Sheet-Pan Creamy Salmon, Leeks and Potatoes, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 400 °F.
Bring a medium pan of water to a boil and add the potatoes. Cook for 8 minutes. Drain them and leave them to dry in a colander for a few minutes.
Toss the potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil and salt and black pepper to taste in a sheet pan.
Roast the potatoes in the oven for 20 minutes, tossing halfway through.
Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and add the sliced leeks. Cook for 5 minutes or until starting to soften.
Stir in 1 minced garlic clove and cook for 1 minute.
Add 70 milliliters heavy cream, 75 milliliters hot water, and 1 tablespoon capers and bring to a boil.
Stir in 1 tablespoon chopped chives.
Pour the cream leek sauce over the potatoes, then place the salmon fillets on top. Grill for 7-8 minutes or until just cooked through.
Serve immediately, topped with extra chives and capers, and a green salad on the side, if you wish. Enjoy!
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