1½ cup raw leeks, rinsed clean and chopped (2 stalks)
2½ teaspoons olive oil, divided
¼ teaspoon lemon zest
1 lemon wedge
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Sprinkle salmon with salt, pepper and lemon zest. Drizzle with half teaspoon of olive oil. Roast salmon on a baking sheet coating with cooking spray at 425 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until just cooked through. Fish will flake easily when done.
Meanwhile heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat, add 2 teaspoons oil, leeks and season with salt and pepper. Saute for ~6 minutes or until tender.
When salmon is done, transfer to a plate, top with sautéed leeks. Squeeze the juice from 1 lemon wedge over salmon and leeks. Enjoy!
Notes
To clean leeks: first I cut off the root of the leek and separate the pieces which are quite large. I rinse each piece in water because all the dirt hides down inside them. I run my knife through the middle of all the pieces lengthwise and then slice them up like cutting scallions.
Cooking time for salmon will increase if you are cooking a larger portion of fish.
Recipe by Nutritious Eats at https://www.nutritiouseats.com/roasted-salmon-with-leeks/