Salmon En Croute

This recipe is big on elegance, flavor, and wow factor. Luckily, it’s also low on effort! Salmon en croute is just a French way of saying “in a crust,” which happens to be puff pastry in this case. A cheesy, garlicky, spinach mixture is the perfect balance to a tender salmon fillet. Everything is nestled together in the dough, and after about 30 minutes in the oven, you’ll have a buttery, flaky crust with perfectly tender salmon inside. Prepare to elevate your holiday dinner game!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Total Time: 35-40 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 2 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each), skin removed
• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
• 1 cup spinach leaves
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Set aside.
3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry into a rectangle large enough to wrap the salmon fillets.
4. In a bowl, mix together the spinach, ricotta cheese, chopped dill, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
5. Spread half of this mixture in the center of the puff pastry in the shape of the salmon fillets.
6. Place the seasoned salmon fillets on top of the spinach mixture.
7. Spread the remaining spinach mixture over the salmon fillets.
8. Fold the puff pastry over the salmon, sealing the edges by pressing with your fingers.
9. Brush the pastry with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
10. Place the assembled Salmon En Croute on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
11. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the salmon is cooked through.