Dinner for 4
Salmon with Creamed Leeks
Roasted salmon and asparagus pair with tender potatoes and leeks simmered in broth, cream, garlic, and thyme.
Typical price
$18.77for 4 servings
$4.69 per serving$18.77 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $1.64Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.91Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 7.25 oz | $0.51Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $0.99Typical price |
| Asparagus$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
| Salmon fillets$9.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $9.99Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $18.77 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3 leeks
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 sprigs few fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 7/8 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 couple pinches of lemon zest
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- 1 lb potatoes
- 1 lb asparagus
- 1 lb salmon
- olive oil
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and cut the potatoes into bite-size pieces.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water for 10 to 12 minutes, until nearly tender, then drain them.
- Cook the sliced leeks in butter in a large skillet over medium heat for 8 minutes.
- Add garlic, thyme, broth, cream, lemon zest, salt, and pepper, then simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Toss the potatoes and asparagus with olive oil, then arrange them with the salmon on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the salmon reaches 145 F and flakes easily and the asparagus is tender.
- Serve the salmon and vegetables with the creamed leeks and potatoes.
Swaps
- Salmon fillets for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $3.00/lb less at typical prices
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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