Grilled Baby Leeks

Preparation info
  • Serves

    3-4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Complete Book of Herbs

By Geraldene Holt

Published 1991

  • About

Steamed baby leeks grilled with citrus butter make an excellent hot salad or side dish.

Ingredients

  • 225-340 g (8-12 oz) baby leeks, trimmed and washed
  • a handful of bay leaves

Method

Steam the baby leeks over a layer of bay leaves in a steaming basket for 5-10 minutes until tender. Arrange the leeks in a single layer on a heat-proof dish.

Melt the butter with the lime or orange zest and brush over the leeks. Place under a very hot grill for 3-5 minutes until starting to brown. Remove from the grill and serve the leeks hot or warm with the citrus butter spooned over