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Braised Leeks With Lemon and Parsley

by J. Kenji López-Alt
springside
Yield: Serves 4Prep: 10 minutesCook: 35 minutesTotal: 45 minutes
Source: http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/11/braised-leeks-with-parsley-and-lemon-recipe.html

Ingredients

produce
  • 2 tablespoonparsley(chopped fresh)
  • 1lemon(juiced)
  • 4leeks(trimmed and halved lengthwise)
dairy
  • 2 tablespoonunsalted butter
pantry staple
  • black pepper(freshly ground)
  • 2 tablespoonolive oil
  • 1/2 cupdry white wine
  • salt
other
  • 1 cupchicken or turkey broth

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Place leeks cut side down in the skillet and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add white wine and broth to the skillet, then add butter.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Bring the liquid to a simmer, then transfer the skillet to the oven.
  7. Braise the leeks in the oven until tender, about 30 minutes.
  8. Remove from the oven and drizzle with lemon juice.
  9. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

My notes

For enhanced sweetness, brown the leeks cut side down before adding the braising liquid.