Salmon Wellington
Salmon Wellington is a stunning dish that features tender, flaky salmon enveloped in golden puff pastry and a creamy spinach filling. Perfect for festive gatherings or cozy dinners, this elegant meal delights with its beautiful presentation and rich flavors. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create this restaurant-quality masterpiece right at home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh salmon fillets
- 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry (thawed)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp dill (fresh or dried)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg yolk (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp water or milk (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté spinach until wilted (about 2 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sautéed spinach, dill, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface to about ¼-inch thick. Place half the filling in the center, add the salmon fillet, then top with remaining filling. Fold edges over to seal.
- Whisk egg yolk with water/milk and brush over the pastry.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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