Salmon en-croute with dill-cream & spinach
Salmon en-croute with dill-cream and spinach is a show-stopping dish that combines flaky pastry with tender salmon, vibrant spinach, and a rich dill cream sauce. This elegant meal transforms everyday ingredients into a gourmet experience perfect for impressing guests or enjoying on a cozy night in. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, this recipe will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6 oz) fresh salmon fillets
- 1 sheet high-quality puff pastry (thawed)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (washed)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 egg (beaten with 1 tbsp water for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, chopped dill, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Sauté fresh spinach in a pan over medium heat until wilted (about 3 minutes). Let cool before mixing with the cream cheese mixture.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick.
- Place one salmon fillet on half of the pastry, top with cream cheese mixture and sautéed spinach, then fold the pastry over to encase the filling.
- Brush the entire pastry pocket with egg wash.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding capers or swapping salmon for firm white fish or chicken. Ensure all ingredients are fresh for the best results.