Description
Indulge in the elegance of Salmon Wellingtons, where flaky puff pastry envelops tender salmon and a creamy herb-infused filling. This delightful dish not only elevates any meal but also impresses guests with its restaurant-quality presentation. Perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions, these Wellingtons promise to be a showstopper that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley (chopped)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface until about ¼ inch thick; cut into squares large enough to wrap around the salmon fillets.
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, chopped herbs, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Place each salmon fillet on a square of pastry, top with the cream cheese mixture, then fold and seal the pastry around the salmon.
- Brush each Wellington with the beaten egg to achieve a golden finish.
- Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Wellington (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg