Description
Salmon Wellington is a show-stopping dish that combines flaky puff pastry with succulent salmon and creamy spinach. This elegant entrée is perfect for special occasions or a cozy night in, providing a delightful burst of flavors in every bite. With its golden crust and rich filling, this recipe will impress your guests and become a staple at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 skinless salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry
- 1 cup fresh spinach (or 1/2 cup frozen, thawed and drained)
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 small onion, chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (or to taste)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onion until translucent. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Season with salt, pepper, lemon zest, and dill.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface until thin. Place one salmon fillet in the center, top with the spinach mixture, then place the second fillet on top.
- Fold the pastry edges over the salmon and seal with a fork. Brush with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Let it rest before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg