Description
This Salmon Wellington recipe features tender salmon filets wrapped in flaky puff pastry with a rich spinach and cheese filling. It's a savory and elegant dish perfect for a special dinner, combining creamy cheeses, fresh spinach, and perfectly seasoned salmon baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Salmon and Seasoning
- 4 - 4 ounce salmon skinless filets
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Spinach and Cheese Filling
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 3 ounce cream cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Pastry and Finishing
- 13.2 ounce refrigerated pre-rolled puff pastry dough
- Non-stick cooking spray
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400ºF (204ºC) to ensure it's ready for baking the Salmon Wellington.
- Prepare Spinach and Cheese Filling: Spray a medium skillet with non-stick cooking spray and heat over medium. Add fresh spinach, cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, shredded parmesan, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir frequently and cook until the cheeses melt and the spinach wilts. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out the refrigerated pre-rolled puff pastry dough on a clean surface. Cut the dough into 4 equal rectangles, one for each salmon filet.
- Season Salmon: Place one salmon filet on each puff pastry rectangle. Evenly sprinkle salt and pepper over the salmon pieces to enhance flavor.
- Add Spinach Mixture: Spoon the prepared spinach and cheese mixture evenly over the top of each salmon filet.
- Wrap Salmon: Carefully fold and wrap the puff pastry around each salmon filet and filling, sealing the edges securely to keep the filling inside during baking.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the wrapped salmon parcels seam side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Apply Egg Wash: In a small bowl, whisk one egg to create an egg wash. Brush this evenly over each puff pastry-wrapped salmon to give the pastry a golden, glossy finish when baked.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the puff pastry is puffed and golden brown. Remove from the oven and serve warm.
Notes
- Make sure to seal the edges of the puff pastry tightly to prevent leakage of the filling during baking.
- You can substitute the cheese blend with your favorite cheese, but mozzarella and parmesan add a nice melty and savory balance.
- For extra crispiness, you can chill the wrapped salmon in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before baking.
- Serve with a fresh salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
