British · beginner
British Sharp Cheddar And Leek Crusted Salmon
Salmon fillets topped with a golden, melted English cheddar and breadcrumb crust, baked over a bed of buttery, slow-sweated leeks.
- PREP TIME
- 15 min
- COOK TIME
- 20 min
- SERVES
- 4
Good things
start in the kitchen.
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in an ovenproof skillet over medium heat, add sliced leeks with a pinch of salt, and cook for 8 minutes until soft and tender.
- 02
Preheat the oven broiler setting to high heat.
- 03
In a small bowl, combine grated mature cheddar, panko breadcrumbs, English mustard, halal Worcestershire sauce, chopped parsley, and remaining melted butter until a cohesive crumb forms.
- 04
Season skinless salmon fillets lightly with salt and pepper, then lay them directly on top of the sautéed leeks in the skillet.
- 05
Press a quarter of the cheddar crumb mixture firmly onto the top surface of each salmon fillet.
- 06
Transfer skillet under the broiler about 15 cm from the heat source and broil for 8 to 10 minutes until the top crust is golden brown and salmon is opaque in the center.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Gratinating
Topping cooked or semi-cooked food with a breadcrumb or cheese mixture and browning under direct overhead heat.
Notes from the kitchen
- Wash sliced leeks thoroughly in cold water to remove any trapped grit before cooking.
- Keep a close eye on the broiler as panko breadcrumbs can turn from golden to burnt quickly.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by British; regional versions vary.
- Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.