Description
Salmon Wellingtons are a delightful fusion of flaky pastry and succulent salmon, enhanced with fresh herbs and creamy cheese. This dish transforms any meal into a celebration, turning simple ingredients into an impressive gourmet experience. Perfect for dinner parties or casual family nights, these Wellingtons are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 skinless salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 egg (beaten with a splash of water for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, dill, and lemon zest until well combined.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into squares large enough to wrap around each salmon fillet.
- Place one salmon fillet on each pastry square, top with the cream cheese mixture, then fold over and seal edges tightly.
- Brush the tops with egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Wellington (180g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg