Description
This creamy salmon, leek, and potato traybake is a deliciously simple one-pan meal perfect for a cozy dinner. Tender baby potatoes are parboiled and roasted until golden, then topped with a creamy leek and caper sauce, finished under a hot grill with succulent salmon fillets. Garnished with fresh chives and extra capers, this dish pairs beautifully with a fresh rocket salad for a balanced, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 250g baby potatoes, thickly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil (half of total)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to season
Leek & Cream Sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil (remaining half)
- 1 leek, halved, washed and sliced
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 70ml double cream
- 1 tbsp capers, plus extra to serve
- 1 tbsp chives, plus extra to serve
- 75ml hot water
Salmon & Serving
- 2 skinless salmon fillets
- Mixed rocket salad, to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and parboil: Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Bring a medium pan of water to the boil, add the thickly sliced baby potatoes and cook for 8 minutes until slightly tender. Drain and leave to steam-dry in a colander for a few minutes.
- Roast potatoes: Toss the parboiled potatoes with half of the olive oil and seasoning, spread evenly in a baking tray. Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, tossing halfway through to ensure even cooking and crisp edges.
- Prepare leek and cream sauce: While the potatoes roast, heat the remaining olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the sliced leek and fry for 5 minutes until starting to soften. Stir in the crushed garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
- Make creamy sauce: Pour in the double cream, capers, and 75ml of hot water. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then stir through the chopped chives. Remove from heat once it thickens slightly.
- Assemble and grill: Pour the creamy leek mixture evenly over the roasted potatoes in the baking tray. Place the salmon fillets on top of the sauce. Set the grill to high and grill for 7-8 minutes, or until the salmon is just cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve: Remove from grill and garnish with extra chopped chives and capers. Serve immediately with a side of mixed rocket salad, if desired, for a fresh contrast.
Notes
- Parboiling the potatoes before roasting ensures they are tender inside and crispy outside.
- Use skinless salmon fillets for easier serving and eating, but skin-on can be used if preferred.
- The creamy leek and caper sauce adds a tangy richness that complements the salmon perfectly.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before grilling.
- Keeping the grill high helps to cook the salmon quickly and maintain moisture.
- Serve with a fresh green salad to balance the richness of the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: salmon traybake, creamy salmon recipe, leek and potato bake, easy one-pan dinner, healthy salmon dish
