Sicilian Steamed Leeks Recipes

SICILIAN STYLE STEAK

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a broiler pan.
• Stir the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, seasoned salt, and garlic powder together in a shallow dish such as a pie plate. Pour the olive oil into a separate shallow dish. Dip the t-bone steaks in the olive oil on both sides; allow excess to drip off. Press the steaks into the bread crumb mixture, and place onto the prepared broiler pan.
• Bake on the middle rack in the preheated oven until the steaks have cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 15 minutes for medium. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium.

SICILIAN STEAMED LEEKS

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, place steamer basket over 1 in. of water. Place leeks in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a low boil; steam, covered, until tender, 8-10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the next 9 ingredients. Transfer leeks to a serving platter. Spoon tomato mixture over top; sprinkle with cheese.

PRESSURE-COOKER SICILIAN STEAMED LEEKS

Steps:

• Combine the first 9 ingredients; set aside. Place trivet insert and 1 cup water in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Set leeks on trivet. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 2 minutes. Quick-release pressure. , Transfer leeks to a serving platter. Spoon tomato mixture over top; sprinkle with cheese.

ITALIAN SEARED HALIBUT WITH MELTED LEEKS

Steps:

• To prepare the melted leeks, place a large skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the mushrooms to the pan and cook, stirring only occasionally, until they're golden brown and beginning to shrink a bit, 6 to 7 minutes. Remove the mushrooms from the skillet and reserve.
• Return the skillet to medium heat with 1 tablespoon olive oil and the butter. Add the leeks to the pan, season them with salt and pepper, then cook, stirring frequently (don't let them get brown), until they've softened, about 10 minutes. Add the white wine and dried oregano to the skillet along with the reserved mushrooms and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until most of the wine has evaporated, about 5 minutes more. Season as needed with salt and pepper; reserve warm.
• While the leeks are cooking, prepare the gremolata. In a small mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients and reserve.
• When the leeks are just about ready, place a second medium skillet over medium-high heat with the olive oil. Season the fish liberally with salt and pepper, and sear it flesh-side down first, turning the fillet only once, until cooked to your liking, about 5 minutes per side for medium (depending on the thickness).
• Serve the melted leeks topped with a piece of fish per plate and a garnish of the gremolata.

STEAMED LEEKS IN MUSTARD AND CAPER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon salt until salt has dissolved; add mustard, capers, and oil and whisk to blend. Season with salt; set vinaigrette aside.
• Bring 1 quart of water to a boil in the bottom of a saucepan fitted with a steamer basket. Place leeks in steamer basket, cover, and steam until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
• Drain leeks and transfer to a serving platter. Immediately cover with vinaigrette. Sprinkle with chives or parsley and serve immediately.

STEAMED SALMON WITH LEEKS & LENTILS

Steps:

• Steam the leeks for about 10 minutes until soft, then lay the salmon on top and continue to team for an additional 5 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through.
• While the salmon and leeks are steaming, add the lentils to a bowl with 4 tablespoons of the french dressing and some seasoning.
• When the salmon is cooked lift out of the steamer and set aside.
• Add the steamed leeks and baby spinach to the lentils and toss well.
• Divide the lentil salad mixture between two plates, top with the steamed salmon and drizzle over the remaining dressing.
• Serve and enjoy!