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Salmon Wellington

Puff Pastry Salmon Wellington

Delicious Puff Pastry Salmon Wellington recipe, perfect for special occasions.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large puff pastry sheet
  • 12.3 ounces salmon fillets skin off
  • 1/2 whole lemon juice and zest
  • 1 teaspoon pink peppercorns
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium shallot minced
  • 1-2 whole leeks about 7.7 ounces / 220g, rinsed and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons white wine
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2/3 cup mascarpone softened at room temperature, divided
  • 1 whole egg beaten for egg wash
  • salt to taste
  • freshly ground pepper to taste
  • black and white sesame or poppy seeds

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  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 (70g) 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 ⅓ cup (70g) 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 (1.5 cm) 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: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize the Salmon Wellington by adding spinach or cream cheese for extra richness. You could also use different types of fish, like trout, for a unique twist.

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