Description
Salmon Wellington is a gourmet delight that combines flaky puff pastry with tender salmon and a creamy herb filling, making it perfect for special occasions or family dinners. The aroma of these savory parcels baking in the oven will have everyone eagerly anticipating a taste. Easy to prepare yet impressive, this dish is sure to become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with fresh dill until smooth.
- Roll out puff pastry and cut into rectangles large enough to wrap around each salmon fillet.
- Place a spoonful of cream cheese mixture on the pastry, then top with the salmon fillet.
- Fold the pastry over the salmon, sealing edges firmly; place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Brush with egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and flaky.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gourmet
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg