Description
Flaky puff pastry wrapped around juicy salmon and a creamy spinach-cheese filling—elegant, easy, and perfect for dinner parties or date nights!
Ingredients
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Salmon fillet
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Puff pastry
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Cream cheese
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Frozen spinach (thawed and drained)
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Mozzarella cheese, shredded
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Salt and black pepper
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Egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix softened cream cheese, thawed spinach, and mozzarella in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Roll puff pastry into a rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread spinach mixture in center, leaving edge space. Place salmon on top, season.
- Fold pastry over salmon, sealing all edges tightly.
- Place on parchment-lined baking sheet, seam side down.
- Make small slits on top and brush with egg wash.
- Bake 25–30 minutes, until pastry is golden and salmon reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Let rest a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure spinach is well-drained to prevent soggy pastry.
- You can substitute mozzarella with Gruyère or Parmesan for a deeper flavor.
- Serve with a light lemon cream sauce or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European-Inspired