Description
Flaky puff pastry wrapped around tender salmon with creamy spinach for a gourmet dinner made easy.
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry
2 salmon fillets, center-cut and skinless
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups spinach
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 egg, beaten for egg wash
Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cook spinach and garlic in olive oil until wilted, then mix with cream cheese and lemon zest.
3. Season salmon with salt and pepper.
4. Lay puff pastry flat and spread spinach mixture in the center.
5. Place salmon on top and wrap pastry tightly.
6. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle sesame seeds if desired.
7. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
8. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Tip: For extra flavor, brush pastry with a light lemon butter before baking.
Make ahead: Assemble up to 6 hours in advance and refrigerate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Salmon Wellington Recipe, Gourmet Dinner, Easy Salmon Dish