Looking for a new weeknight recipe? Give this recipe for Yuzu Salmon with Buttered Leeks a try. It’s simple and speedy yet impressively delicious. Skinless salmon filets seasoned with zesty yuzu dressing and oven-baked on a bed of buttery leeks to flaky perfection. Garnish with radish and cilantro tossed with yuzu dressing, and serve.
The flavorful yuzu dressing (recipe included) does double duty in this recipe. First, I use it to season the salmon and then as an irresistible dressing to toss with the radishes and cilantro. Of course, yuzu juice is the star of this dressing. The grapefruit-like flavor of the yuzu fruit adds a wonderful citrus aroma that pairs well with the salmon. The whole dish is prepared and baked in 35 minutes or less.
To make the Yuzu Salmon with Buttered Leeks, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 400 °F.
In a large pan over medium–high heat, melt 1 ounce butter and add the thinly sliced leeks. Cook for a few minutes, then lower the heat and sauté for 15 minutes or until soft but not colored.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together 2 minced garlic cloves,1 finely chopped red chili, 2 tablespoons yuzu juice, 4 tablespoons olive oil, a pinch of salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Transfer the sautéed leeks to a baking dish.
Arrange 4 skinless salmon filets on top of the leeks, season with salt and black pepper. Set aside 2 tablespoons of the prepared yuzu dressing. Spoon the remaining dressing over the salmon so that the chili and ginger are on top.
Bake the salmon for 12 to 15 minutes or until the fish is just cooked.
In a medium bowl, toss the thinly sliced radishes and cilantro leaves with the reserved dressing.
Remove the salmon and leeks from the oven. Divide the leeks and salmon between serving plates. Garnish the salmon with cilantro and radishes and serve. Enjoy!
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Simply the best!
Wow, this Yuzu Salmon with Buttered Leeks is legit! Made it last week for the fam, and everyone's raving. The yuzu flavor totally makes the dish pop. Quick and easy for a busy weeknight—thank you for sharing, I'm so proud of how it turned out!
Simple and tasty. Made this for my husband after work, and we both loved it. The yuzu added a fresh twist. Will definitely make it again.
I cooked this Yuzu Salmon with Buttered Leeks on a busy Wednesday night and it truely was a hit. The flavors are vibrant, and it came together so fast. My wife and I enjoyed it, imagining beaches of Japan while savoring every bite.
Tasty and quick, perfect for my busy family dinners.
The Yuzu Salmon with Buttered Leeks was simply great! My kids loved it, and the yuzu flavor was so fresh. I made it on a busy weeknight, and it was ready in no time. Thank you for this delightful recipe!
So easy, love it
Delicious! I made this Yuzu Salmon for my family's dinner last week and it was a hit. The flavors are amazing and it was so easy to prepare, perfect for busy weeknights.
OMG! This dish is lit! My fam loved the yuzu flavor. Quick and delish for busy weeknights!
Wow! This Yuzu Salmon with Buttered Leeks is simply fantastic! My kids loved it and it was so easy to make after a long day at work. The yuzu dressing gave it a brilliant and fresh twist. I’ll be making this again for sure, it’s a family favorite now! Thank you!
Yum!
So deliciously fresh!
So I tried this Yuzu Salmon recipe on a busy weeknight and I was blown away. The simplicity is unreal, plus the flavor combo is top notch. Even my picky husband devoured it. Definitely adding this to our regulars.
I tried the Yuzu Salmon with Buttered Leeks and was really impressed. It was so easy to make, and the flavors were fantastic. My husband loved it too. We don't eat salmon often, so this was a nice change for our weeknight dinner.
Cooking this Yuzu Salmon was a delightful experience. My kids enjoyed helping me prep, and they loved the citrus flavor. It reminded me of family meals we had in summer. The buttery leeks were the perfect match. A dish I'll be making often now.
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