Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of homemade Salmon Wellingtons. This dish features flaky puff pastry enveloping tender salmon fillets, complemented by a rich cream cheese and herb filling. Perfect for entertaining or cozy family dinners, these delightful pastries will impress your guests and leave them craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet high-quality puff pastry
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skinless)
- 4 oz full-fat cream cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 egg (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 cream cheese, dill, lemon zest, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface to 1/8 inch thick and cut into squares.
- Place cream cheese mixture on each square and top with a salmon fillet. Fold edges to seal.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Wellington (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize the filling by adding capers or swapping herbs depending on your taste preferences. For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in lemon juice before assembling.