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Salmon Wellington

Puff Pastry Salmon Wellington

Delicious Puff Pastry Salmon Wellington is a gourmet dish perfect for special occasions and cozy dinners alike.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 7 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large puff pastry sheet
  • 12.3 ounces salmon fillets, portioned and skin off
  • Fresh dill, chopped
  • ½ lemon juice and zest
  • 1 teaspoon pink peppercorns
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium shallot, minced
  • 1-2 leeks (about 7.7 ounces / 220g), rinsed and sliced
  • 2 Tablespoons white wine
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • cup mascarpone, softened divided
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
  • Black and white sesame (or poppy seeds)

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Cut the salmon portions in half, season with salt, pepper, and fresh dill, squeeze lemon juice over them, and marinate for about 15 minutes.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add shallots and leeks, and cook until tender (about 5-8 minutes). Add white wine, cook for an additional 2 minutes, then stir in Dijon mustard, ⅓ cup mascarpone, and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  3. Unfold puff pastry onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  4. Spread the remaining mascarpone in a strip down the center of the puff pastry, leaving margins. Season with salt, pepper, and sprinkle fresh dill. Layer the marinated salmon, adding more salt, pink peppercorn, fresh dill, and lemon zest, then top with the leek mixture.
  5. Cut the puff pastry sides into parallel diagonal strips, about 0.6-inch wide. Fold the top and bottom over the filling, then alternate folding the strips over to cover the filling.
  6. Whisk the egg with 1 Tablespoon water and a pinch of salt. Brush the puff pastry with the egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  7. Transfer the filled pastry onto the preheated baking sheet and bake for about 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Feel free to substitute salmon with other fish types or add other herbs for a personal twist.

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