Ginger-Cran Leek Glazed Salmon
Source: Massachusetts Cranberry Harvest Festival Recipes 1997, Second Place; Suzanne Ro
Ingredients
2 cups whole cranberries
½ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon fresh ginger/or ½ teaspoon dried
1 leek, clean well and cut in rings
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb. salmon
Method
Gently cook cranberries, sugar, ginger, until cranberries are soft (5 - 10 minutes). Saute leek in oil. Add leek and cranberries together. Ladle over salmon. Broil salmon to your liking (best if cooked medium rare). Can serve with rice.
Cranberry Impact
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