Description
Indulge in the elegance of Salmon Wellington, a delightful dish that wraps tender salmon fillets in a flaky puff pastry crust. This recipe showcases the rich flavors of seasoned salmon paired with a creamy spinach filling, making it an impressive yet comforting choice for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy meal at home, this beautifully baked dish promises to wow your guests with its golden exterior and savory filling. Perfectly balanced and easy to prepare, Salmon Wellington is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (7 oz each)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 3 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 lb puff pastry
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 shallot
- 1/4 cup white wine
- Salt and pepper
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the spinach mixture by sautéing garlic and shallots in butter, adding white wine, cream cheese, and spinach until wilted.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into pieces.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper, place on pastry, top with spinach mixture, and wrap.
- Seal edges with egg wash, make slits on top, and bake at 390°F for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 230g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg