Salmon Wellington in Puff Pastry
This Salmon Wellington in puff pastry is an elegant twist on a classic, featuring flaky salmon wrapped in creamy spinach and herbs, all baked inside golden, buttery pastry. A stunning dish made simple.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European, French-Inspired
Ingredients
1 fresh skinless salmon fillet (800 g / about 1¾ lb)
1 large all-butter puff pastry sheet
300 g (10½ oz) fresh spinach
150 g (5 oz) cream cheese (Philadelphia-style)
2 shallots, finely minced (about 60 g)
30 g (2 tbsp) butter
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
10 g fresh dill, finely chopped
8 g salt (about 1½ tsp), divided
4 g black pepper (about 1 tsp)
1 pinch ground nutmeg
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the spinach filling
Wash the spinach thoroughly. In a skillet, melt the butter over low heat and add the minced shallots. Cook gently until soft and translucent. Add the spinach, season lightly with salt, and cook until completely wilted. Drain and press firmly to remove excess moisture—this is essential to avoid soggy pastry.
2️⃣ Make the creamy filling
Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir the cream cheese into the warm spinach, then add dill, black pepper, and nutmeg. Mix until smooth and evenly combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Let the mixture cool completely.
3️⃣ Assemble the Wellington
Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Roll out the puff pastry on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread the spinach mixture in the center, forming a rectangle slightly larger than the salmon fillet. Place the salmon on top and season lightly with salt.
Fold the long sides of the pastry over the salmon, then fold in the ends to fully enclose it. Press firmly to seal all edges.
4️⃣ Egg wash and bake
Brush the entire pastry with beaten egg for a glossy, golden finish. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the pastry is puffed, crisp, and evenly golden.
Notes
Allow the Wellington to rest 10 minutes before slicing for clean, elegant portions.
Ensure the spinach filling is fully cooled before assembly to keep the pastry crisp.
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