Description
Salmon Wellingtons are a gourmet delight that combines flaky pastry with succulent salmon and creamy spinach, creating an unforgettable dish perfect for any occasion. This recipe transforms simple ingredients into a five-star experience, making it ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a fancy meal at home. With easy-to-follow steps, even novice cooks can master this elegant dish, resulting in a stunning centerpiece that is sure to tantalize the taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6 oz) salmon fillets
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 large egg (beaten with 1 tbsp water for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped spinach until wilted, about 2 minutes. Stir in cream cheese until melted.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick and cut into squares large enough to wrap around the salmon fillets.
- Place each salmon fillet in the center of a pastry square and top with dill and lemon zest.
- Fold the pastry over the salmon, sealing the edges tightly.
- Brush each Wellington with the egg wash and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gourmet
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Wellington (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg