Salmon en Croûte

Salmon en Croûte is a delightful dish featuring tender salmon fillets wrapped in a flaky puff pastry, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors. This healthy version is enhanced with fresh herbs and a light cream cheese spread, making it a delicious choice for seafood lovers.

Ingredients

• Salmon fillets - 2 pieces (150g each)
• Puff pastry - 250g (1 sheet)
• Cream cheese - 100g
• Fresh dill - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Fresh lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Egg - 1, beaten (for egg wash)
• Flour - for dusting

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, dill, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3. Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to about 3mm thickness.
4. Cut the pastry into two rectangles, each large enough to wrap around the salmon fillets.
5. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet.
6. Place each salmon fillet on the center of a puff pastry rectangle.
7. Fold the pastry over the salmon to enclose it completely, sealing the edges by pressing them together.
8. Brush the top of each pastry with the beaten egg to give it a golden color when baked.
9. Place the wrapped salmon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and flaky.
11. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 25 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 75 mg
• Total Fat: 28 g
• Saturated Fat: 11 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which support heart health.
• High in protein, aiding in muscle repair and growth.

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