The salmon and leek potato gratin is a family classic! Easy to prepare, it combines simple ingredients for a indulgent and generous result. Ideal for a friendly dinner, this gratin will charm you with its meltingly soft texture and its flavors balanced between starches, vegetables, and proteins. It’s a perfect recipe for cooking without fuss.
The Salmon and Leek Combo We Love in a Melt-in-the-Mouth Gratin Version
It’s not because winter is over that gratins should be put away. They are still greatly enjoyed by the taste buds of the whole family, especially for a quick and easy dinner. You will love the flavors of this leek, salmon and potato recipe! With a little cream and grated cheese for indulgence, it’s really a breeze to prepare and very well balanced. It can be served with a green salad if you want a lighter plate, and leftovers are very easy to take to the office the next day, for example.
Don’t hesitate to choose frozen salmon if it’s easier for you; you’ll just have to remember to thaw it ahead of preparing the recipe. For the baked cheese topping, we love combining mozzarella for the stringiness and Comté for the indulgence. But it’s up to you to decide which grated cheese to put on your gratin! Here is the recipe to remake without delay at home; it is really very simple and suitable for cooks of all levels.
Les ingrédients pour un plat familial qui met tout le monde d’accord
– 600 g de pommes de terre
– 2 pavés de saumon
– 2 poireaux
– 20 cl de crème fraîche
– Fromage râpé (mozzarella, emmental, comté…)
– Poivre
The easy and detailed recipe for leek, potato and salmon gratin
1. Peel and cook the potatoes in water or steam until they are tender. Slice them into rounds, taking care not to burn yourself.
2. Slice the leeks, rinse them well, and sauté them in a pan with a lid until they are fully cooked.
3. Add the salmon cut into pieces and the cream. Pepper and mix well.
4. In a gratin dish, place a layer of potatoes then a layer of leeks. Repeat the layers and finish with grated cheese.
5. Bake 20 minutes at 180°C to gratinate the cheese. Serve hot!
A meltingly tender and generous gratin for a family dinner or gathering with friends, the perfect idea to treat everyone without fuss
While gratins are widely enjoyed in autumn and winter, you can also invite them to the table when the nice days start to appear! Obviously, we will adapt the recipes with seasonal vegetables and lighten them by omitting very rich creams or cheeses. We then opt for pouring cream and shredded or sliced mozzarella for a well-browned and meltingly gooey result.
You will see, the gratin has not said its last word and will continue to delight family and friends in no time. We recommend serving it with a side salad to keep the meal lighter, but feel free to do as you see fit! Above all, don’t forget to treat yourself and enjoy your meal 😋
