Roasted Salmon with Sweet Caramelized Leeks
Roasted Salmon with Sweet Caramelized Leeks pairs buttery, bronzed leeks and tender carrot matchsticks with flaky, rich salmon for a balanced bite of sweetness and savoriness. It feels special enough for a dinner party yet fits a relaxed weeknight, highlighting simple ingredients cooked with care.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Roasted Salmon with Sweet Caramelized Leeks, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 33 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil and coat it with cooking spray.
- 2
Trim off the root end, tough outer leaves, and dark green tops of the leeks. Slice the leeks lengthwise into quarters, then crosswise into thirds. Rinse the leeks thoroughly to remove any grit, and drain them in a colander.
- 3
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then cook and stir the leeks until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle the leeks with brown sugar, and cook until they brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in the matchstick carrots, season with kosher salt, and cook and stir until the carrots are tender, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Place the salmon on the prepared baking sheet, rub the fillets with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast the salmon until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily but is not dry, about 10 minutes per 1-inch of thickness. Transfer the cooked fillets to plates, and top each one with 1/4 of the caramelized leeks and carrots.
- Calories 415.01 kcal High 21%
- Protein 51.34 g Good Source 103%
- Carbohydrate 7.92 g 3%
- Total Fat 18.73 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 6.35 g High 32%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 138.14 mg High 46%
- Sodium 293.95 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 1.23 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 5.95 g --
- Added Sugars 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 32.78 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.23 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 978.38 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 33.35 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Roasted Salmon with Sweet Caramelized Leeks is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Butter, Carrot, and Cut Leeks. Each serving provides about 415.01 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Roasted Salmon with Sweet Caramelized Leeks made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Butter, Carrot, Cut Leeks, Iodized Salt. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Roasted Salmon with Sweet Caramelized Leeks?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 415.01 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Roasted Salmon with Sweet Caramelized Leeks easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Roasted Salmon with Sweet Caramelized Leeks healthy?
- Roasted Salmon with Sweet Caramelized Leeks has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 415.01 calories and 51.34 g of protein, or 103% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 293.95 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.35 g (32% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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