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Salmon Wellington

This salmon wellington recipe is layered with Dijon mustard and a creamy spinach mixture that is wrapped up in puff pastry and baked until perfectly golden brown.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Resting Time5 minutes
Total Time1 hour 50 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: salmon en croute, salmon in puff pastry, salmon wellington, salmon wellington recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 527kcal
Cost: $20

Ingredients

Spinach Mixture

Salmon Wellington

  • Flour for dusting
  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
  • 2 4-6 ounce Salmon filets skin and bones removed
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 egg whisked for egg wash
  • Coarse salt for finishing

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Bring a skillet to medium heat and melt butter and olive oi.. Add shallot and saiute for 1-2 minutes. Add garlic and saute for another 30 seconds- 1 minute.
  • Add fresh spinach and place a lid over to help the greens wilt and toss everything together.
  • Add fresh dill, lemon zest and juice, nutmeg, salt and pepper and stir to combine.
  • Add the cream cheese and use a spatula to break it down and melt into the mixture. Once fully combined and creamy, remove from heat and let cool.
  • Lightly dust flour on a clean work surface and roll out 1 sheet of puff pastry until thin, but not see through. This will help the pasty cook more evenly with the filling and cut pastry in half so you have 2 rectangular pieces.
  • Place a salmon filet on each piece of puff pastry and brush 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard on each filet. Divide creamy spinach mixture between the 2 filets and spoon over salmon.
  • Fold in the sides of the pastry, creating a little package and place parcels on parchment lined baking sheet,m seam side down.
  • Use a pairing knife to lightly score the top of the pastry to create a design. Brush with egg wash all over the top and sides and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
  • Bake salmon wellingtons at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes, then tent with foil and continue baking for another 10 minutes.
  • Once done, remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before cutting into.
  • Serve with lemon wedges and enjoy.

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Notes

If you don't have fresh spinach, you can use ¾-1 cup of frozen and defrosted spinach and squeeze out as much moisture as you can. 
To make ahead: make recipe up until egg wash and refrigerate for a few hours or freeze. When ready to bake, thaw for 30 minutes and bake per instructions. 
If puff pastry is getting too dark too quickly, cover with foil and continue baking. 
Try and find a thicker piece of fish so it won't overcook.

Nutrition

Calories: 527kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 655mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2684IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 3mg