Description

Salmon Wellingtons are an elegant and delicious dish featuring tender salmon fillets wrapped in flaky puff pastry with a flavorful spinach and cream cheese filling, enhanced with fresh herbs and a hint of lemon zest. Perfect for a sophisticated dinner or special occasion, this recipe balances rich, creamy textures with the freshness of herbs and the buttery crispness of baked pastry.

Ingredients

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Salmon and Puff Pastry

4 skinless, boneless fresh salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
2 sheets store-bought puff pastry, thawed
1 egg (for egg wash)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper, to taste

Spinach Filling

2 cups fresh spinach leaves
3 oz cream cheese or ricotta
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon zest

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Instructions

Prepare the Filling: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté finely chopped garlic and shallots until fragrant and soft. Add fresh spinach leaves and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl. Gently fold in cream cheese, chopped dill, parsley, chives, lemon zest, and season with salt and pepper. Set aside to cool.
Season the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Brush each fillet evenly with Dijon mustard. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and additional herbs if desired to enhance the flavor.
Assemble the Wellingtons: On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry sheets and cut into rectangles large enough to wrap each salmon fillet completely. Spoon the spinach and cream cheese filling into the center of each pastry piece. Place a salmon fillet on top of the filling. Fold the pastry edges over the salmon, sealing the seams with water or beaten egg.
Brush with Egg Wash: Beat the egg to make an egg wash. Lightly brush the entire surface of each wrapped Wellington to ensure a golden, shiny crust after baking. Optionally, decorate with pastry cutouts.
Bake until Golden: Transfer the wrapped Wellingtons onto a lined baking tray. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown and salmon is thoroughly cooked (internal temperature 125°F / 52°C for medium doneness).

Notes

Ensure the filling cools before assembling to prevent the puff pastry from becoming soggy.
Use parchment paper on the baking tray to prevent sticking.
Internal temperature for perfectly cooked salmon should reach about 125°F (52°C) for medium doneness.
Leftover Wellingtons can be refrigerated and gently reheated in the oven to maintain crispness.
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice just before serving.