Salmon Wellington
Salmon Wellington is a gourmet dish that combines flaky puff pastry with tender salmon, fresh spinach, and creamy filling. Perfect for impressing guests at dinner parties or enjoying a cozy family meal, this recipe delivers a delightful blend of flavors and textures in every bite. With easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll have a stunning centerpiece for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gourmet
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg (beaten for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Sauté the spinach in olive oil until wilted; set aside.
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Mix in cooled spinach.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface; cut into squares large enough to wrap around salmon fillets.
- Place a spoonful of filling on each square, top with salmon, then fold over pastry and seal edges with water.
- Brush each packet with beaten egg and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Salmon Wellington (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chill your filling before wrapping to prevent sogginess. Feel free to substitute salmon with other fish or add herbs like tarragon for extra flavor.