Creamed Leeks

[SobaAddict70]

Rather than googling it, I figured I'd ask folks.

I'm assuming it's just butter, leeks, salt, pepper, light cream?

This is for something I'll make either tonight or tomorrow -- salmon, with creamed leeks and ramps.

[SobaAddict70]

There are quite a few recipes on the net, but if there's one thing I've learned, it's that not all recipes are created equal.

I'm reluctant to do the usual method -- which is to finish the vegetables off in the oven, with buttered breadcrumbs. I'm trying to lighten things by not turning it into a gratin.

The dish will be rich enough with the addition of the salmon, which will be cooked separately.

Thoughts?

[bmdaniel]

I like "melted leeks" with salmon, which I just cook down in some stock and a healthy amount of butter.

[AAQuesada]

I usually sweat in butter, then hit it with wine/stock, reduce a sec with a bouquet garnie then add cream and reduce again

[Paul Bacino]

Wow..

 

Found some great Leeks..  I creamed them tonight

 

Using some Plugra Butter and a touch of Evoo,  i  a bit of white wine left over, salt and pepper and I added a bit of Parsley!!  I did heavy cream and whole milk

 

Going over some Copper River Salmon..I like mine creamy  btw

 

Killer

[Paul Bacino]

Forgot to say.. I added ramp bulbs with the creamed leeks!!

[Kim Shook]

Would these be anything like fondant leeks?  We had those in Paris and I've never forgotten them.  If so, I'd love to know how they are done!

[Plantes Vertes]

Kim, for fondant leeks I would use butter to saute very slowly, then add creme fraiche, lemon juice and perhaps Dijon mustard.

[BKYLN]

reduce stock til nearly dry, add cream, reduce to desired viscosity, add blanched (10 seconds in boiling water) leeks, season

[Paul Bacino]

reduce stock til nearly dry, add cream, reduce to desired viscosity, add blanched (10 seconds in boiling water) leeks, season

 

Stock?