Baked leeks and smoked salmon

Ingredients

• 8 leeks, cleaned and cut into 8cm pieces
• 300g smoked salmon slices
• 50g butter, plus extra for greasing
• 50g plain flour
• 450ml milk
• 2 free-range egg yolks
• 1 tsp English mustard
• 2 tsp chopped dill
• Salt
• Black pepper
• 175g cheddar cheese, grated

Method

1. Preheat oven to 200C/Gas 6

2. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, then add the leeks and cook for 5 minutes.

3. When the leeks are cooked, drain and place into a buttered oven proof dish. Pile the salmon over the leeks.

4. Melt the butter in a small pan and add the flour. Cook, stirring for one to two minutes until lightly golden.

5. Remove from the heat and gradually whisk in the milk to form a smooth sauce. Return to the heat, stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes.

6. Remove from the heat and beat in the egg yolks, mustard and season with salt and pepper. Pour over the leeks and salmon. Top with the grated cheese.

7. Place in the oven and cook for 10 minutes, until golden brown. Serve immediately.

Recipe courtesy of www.greatbritishchefs.com

Visit our salmon recipe section for more cooking ideas, including plenty of ideas for smoked salmon recipes such as herb fritters with smoked salmon and dill drop scones with smoked salmon.