Description
This Puff Pastry Salmon Fillet recipe transforms salmon into an elegant meal with minimal effort. Flaky pastry, vibrant pesto, and fresh spinach create a delightful dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (12 ounce) skinless, boneless salmon fillets
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Seasoned salt to taste
- 1 (6 ounce) package fresh spinach leaves
- 1 (17.25 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
- ⅓ cup pesto
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Thaw the puff pastry according to package instructions. The pastry should be cold but pliable.
- Season the salmon fillets on both sides with onion powder, garlic powder, and seasoned salt to taste.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one sheet of puff pastry to smooth the creases. Place half of the spinach leaves in the center, creating a bed approximately the size of your salmon fillet.
- Spread about 2-3 tablespoons of pesto over the spinach layer.
- Place one seasoned salmon fillet on top of the pesto and spinach.
- Carefully fold the puff pastry over the salmon, starting with the longer sides and then the shorter ends. Seal the edges by pressing with a fork.
- Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and repeat the process with the second sheet of puff pastry and remaining ingredients.
- Brush the tops and sides of each pastry with beaten egg to create a golden finish when baked.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the salmon is cooked through.
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving your beautiful Puff Pastry Salmon Fillet.
Notes
- Consider using whole wheat puff pastry for a healthier version.
- Wild-caught salmon offers the best flavor, but farm-raised also works well.
- Add lemon zest to your seasoning mix for a bright, citrusy note.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: 390
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 24
- Cholesterol: N/A