Salmon Wellington
At a Glance
- Prep
- 40 minutes
- Cook
- 30 minutes
- Servings
- 4 servings
Categories
- Main Course
- British
- Medium
Dietary
- Low-sugar
- Nut-free
- Soy-free
Allergens
- Contains or may contain: Milk
- Eggs
- Wheat
- Fish.
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 4. Current scale: 1x.
Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.
This Salmon Wellington is a delightful dish that combines the rich flavors of salmon with the creaminess of cheese, the earthiness of spinach, and the freshness of dill, all wrapped in a flaky puff pastry crust. This makes an excellent Pescatarian dish for holidays.
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Ingredients
- 4 6 oz of Salmon, fillets
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of mustard, Dijon
- 1 cup of spinach, fresh, chopped
- 1 cup of cream cheese, or ricotta
- 2 tablespoons of dill weed, fresh, chopped
- 2 sheets of puff pastry, pre-made or store bought
- flour, for dusting
- eggs, beaten - for egg wash
Instructions
Preheat Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Season Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
Sear In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the salmon fillets for 2-3 minutes on each side until they have a golden brown crust. Remove from heat and let them cool.
Brush Brush the tops of the salmon fillets with Dijon mustard.
Mix cheese filling In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped spinach, and cream cheese (or ricotta) Mix well.
Roll Roll out the puff pastry dough on a floured surface.
Add spinach and cheese mixture Place a portion of the spinach and cheese mixture in the center
Add salmon fillets Put a seared salmon fillet on top of the spinach and cheese mixture. Top with fresh dill.
Add the pastry sheet to the top Fold the pastry over the salmon, sealing the edges. You can use a little water to help seal the edges.
Place on baking sheet Place the wrapped salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Slice With a sharp knife, make uniform slices (this allows steam to escape) with a decorative touch.
Brush Brush the pastry with the beaten egg to give it a golden finish.
Bake Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is puffed up and golden brown.
Serve Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For an extra decorative flair, precut shapes with small cookie cutters in the top sheet of dough before placing it over the mixture. Place the cutout pieces slightly off to the side of the of the cutout holes.
