Description
Salmon Wellington with Puff Pastry is a show-stopping dish featuring a tender salmon fillet encased in flaky puff pastry with a creamy spinach, dill, and cheese filling, perfect for elegant dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 1 large salmon fillet, about 1.5 pounds (square piece, ~8.5" per side)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 shallot, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season the salmon fillet with half the salt and black pepper. Set aside.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté shallot and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add baby spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and stir in dill, cream cheese, Parmesan, and remaining salt. Let cool slightly.
- Roll out puff pastry sheets slightly and place one sheet on the prepared baking sheet.
- Spread the spinach-cheese mixture in the center of the puff pastry, forming a bed for the salmon. Place salmon fillet on top.
- Fold puff pastry over salmon, sealing edges and trimming excess dough as needed. Brush with beaten egg to create a golden crust.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until pastry is golden brown and salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure the spinach mixture is cooled before adding to puff pastry to prevent soggy pastry.
- Use a sharp knife to trim excess pastry for a neat finish.
- Serve with a light lemon or dill sauce for added flavor.
- Can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg