Salmon Wellingtons
Salmon Wellingtons are a show-stopping dish that combines flaky pastry, tender salmon, and a creamy spinach filling. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner, these elegant pockets of flavor will elevate any meal. With their golden-brown crust and savory filling, Salmon Wellingtons promise to delight your taste buds with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 2 fresh salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 egg (beaten with 1 tbsp water for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before mixing in cream cheese and lemon zest.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into squares large enough to envelop each salmon fillet. Place some spinach mixture in the center of each square, then top with a salmon fillet.
- Fold the pastry over the filling to create pockets and seal tightly with a fork. Brush each Wellington generously with egg wash.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating herbs like dill or parsley into the filling. Pair these Wellingtons with a light salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.