Creamy Leek Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter, melted

  • 1 cup diced leeks (white part only, cleaned well)

  • 2 tbsp chopped onion

  • 1 cup light cream

  • 1 cup chicken broth

Sometimes the simplest ingredients bring out the most elegant flavors. This creamy leek sauce is a luxurious way to elevate baked scallops, grilled shrimp, or white fish. It’s smooth, savory, and gently sweet thanks to golden sautéed leeks and onions.

Whether you’re hosting a summer seafood night or just want to dress up weeknight fish fillets, this sauce is quick, classy, and crowd-pleasing.

Cooking Steps

  • 1

    Sauté leeks and onion in butter until golden brown and fragrant.

  • 2

    Add cream and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

  • 3

    Stir in chicken broth and simmer briefly.

  • 4

    Transfer to a blender or use an immersion blender to puree until smooth.

  • 5

    Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Makes about 3 cups.

Serving Suggestions:

  • Drizzle over grilled or baked scallops

  • Pour over grilled cod, halibut, or tilapia

  • Use as a warm dip for crusty bread or roasted veggies

This is the kind of sauce that transforms a simple seafood plate into something truly special.

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