Description
This Easy Salmon Wellingtons recipe offers a delicious and elegant dinner option featuring tender salmon fillets wrapped in flaky puff pastry with a savory spinach and cream cheese filling. Perfect for a weekend meal or special occasion, these wellingtons combine fresh ingredients with simple preparation and baking for guaranteed satisfaction.
Ingredients
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Salmon Wellington Ingredients
- 2 (6-ounce) skinless salmon fillets
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Sauté Spinach and Garlic: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Stir in the cooled spinach and garlic mixture until well mixed.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out the thawed puff pastry and cut it in half to create two equal rectangles for the salmon.
- Assemble Wellingtons: Spread half of the spinach-cream cheese filling in the center of each puff pastry rectangle. Place one salmon fillet on top of the filling, season with salt and pepper, then fold the pastry edges over the salmon to fully encase it. Seal the edges by pressing firmly.
- Arrange and Score: Flip each Wellington seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly score the tops of the pastry with a knife to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Egg Wash: Beat the egg with water and brush this mixture over the tops of the pastry to help achieve a golden, glossy finish.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the Wellingtons rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to settle and prevent the filling from being too hot.
Notes
- You can prepare the Wellingtons ahead of time and refrigerate them until ready to bake for convenience.
- Serve with a simple salad or roasted vegetables for a balanced and satisfying meal.
- Ensure the puff pastry is fully thawed before assembling for easier handling and better texture.
