Description
Salmon Wellington is a stunning dish that elevates any meal with its flaky puff pastry enveloping tender, flavorful salmon. This delightful recipe combines fresh sautéed spinach and creamy cheese, creating a deliciously rich filling. Perfect for dinner parties or cozy nights in, this elegant entrée is sure to impress your guests while being simple enough for home cooks to master.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 lb salmon fillet
- 1 cup fresh spinach (sautéed)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Sauté the spinach until wilted; mix it with cream cheese, dill, and lemon juice.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface into a rectangle.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture onto the pastry, place the salmon on top, and fold over to seal.
- Brush the top with beaten egg and score lightly with a knife.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (180g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg