
Salmon Wellington
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
924 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American

Salmon Wellington
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Tasty salmon fillet wrapped with cheesy spinach inside flaky puff pastry.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound (453g) salmon bones and skin removed
- 3 ounces (85g) frozen spinach thawed and drained well
- 3 ounces (85g) soft cheese such as Boursin
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 pound (453g) puff pastry
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
To Oven Bake Salmon Wellington:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F / 204 degrees C / gas mark 6.
- Heat olive oil in a sauté pan. Add the onion and cook until tender and golden, about 6 minutes.
- Add the thawed and drained spinach and stir to incorporate with the onions.
- Transfer spinach mixture to a bowl, combine with the Boursin cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, then add the puff pastry.
- Place the salmon onto the puff pastry, season well with salt and pepper and top the with the cheesy spinach mixture.
- Fold the puff pastry dough over the salmon wellington and gently pinch the edges to seal.
- Flip the wellington over so it is smooth side up, and make several slits in the pastry with a sharp knife.
- Brush the surface of the pastry dough with a well beaten egg.
- Place the prepared salmon on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
To Air Fry Salmon Wellington:
- Preheat an air fryer to 360 degrees F / 182 degrees C.
- Heat olive oil in a sauté pan. Add the onion and cook until tender and golden, about 6 minutes.
- Add the thawed and drained spinach and stir to incorporate with the onions.
- Transfer spinach mixture to a bowl, combine with the Boursin cheese, and season with salt and pepper
- Lay the puff pastry flat on a cutting board or other work surface, place the salmon onto the puff pastry, season well with salt and pepper, and then top it with the cheesy spinach mixture.
- Fold the puff pastry dough over the salmon wellington and gently pinch the edges to seal. Gently turn it over so the smooth side is facing up, and use a sharp knife to make several slits in the top of the pastry.
- Transfer the pastry wrapped salmon to the preheated air fryer and cook for 15 minutes.
- Flip the salmon wellington over, and cook for another 15 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and pastry is golden brown.
Notes
- Frozen puff pastry sheets need to thaw in the fridge for 6 to 8 hours.
- Frozen spinach should be thawed completely and drained of excess liquid with a paper towel or clean kitchen towel.
- You can also use fresh baby spinach for this recipe.
- Remove the skin and the bones from the salmon filet.
- Can’t find Boursin cheese? No problem. Use cream cheese instead.
- Make the cheese and spinach mixture the night before for easier prep. Simply store in the fridge until you are ready to use.
- Check for doneness with a meat thermometer.
- Before serving, you can cut the Wellington salmon into thin slices.
- Frozen puff pastry sheets need to thaw in the fridge for 6 to 8 hours.
- Frozen spinach should be thawed completely and drained of excess liquid with a paper towel or clean kitchen towel.
- You can also use fresh baby spinach for this recipe.
- Remove the skin and the bones from the salmon filet.
- Can’t find Boursin cheese? No problem. Use cream cheese instead.
- Make the cheese and spinach mixture the night before for easier prep. Simply store in the fridge until you are ready to use.
- Check for doneness with a meat thermometer.
- Before serving, you can cut the Wellington salmon into thin slices.
- Storage - keep leftovers in an airtight container inside the fridge for 2-3 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
924kcal
(46%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
62g
(95%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Monounsaturated Fat
32g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
125mg
(42%)
Sodium
577mg
(24%)
Potassium
784mg
(22%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2886IU
(58%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
86mg
(9%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 924 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 924kcal | 46% |
Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
Protein | 35g | 70% |
Fat | 62g | 95% |
Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 32g | 160% |
Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
Sodium | 577mg | 24% |
Potassium | 784mg | 17% |
Fiber | 3g | 12% |
Sugar | 3g | 6% |
Vitamin A | 2886IU | 58% |
Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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