Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Salmon Wellingtons, where tender salmon fillets are enveloped in golden, flaky puff pastry. Infused with fresh dill and zesty lemon, this dish transforms any meal into a special occasion. Perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying a cozy night in, these savory parcels are as delightful to serve as they are to eat. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you’ll impress everyone at the dinner table with this gourmet dish that feels fancy yet is incredibly accessible.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 skinless salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 sheet of store-bought puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup fresh spinach (chopped)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped spinach, cream cheese, dill, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until blended.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into rectangles large enough to wrap around the salmon.
- Place one salmon fillet in the center of each rectangle. Spoon filling over the fish and fold the pastry to enclose it completely, sealing edges firmly.
- Whisk together the egg with a tablespoon of water and brush over each Wellington.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Wellington (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg