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
Salmon fillet
Puff pastry
Cream cheese
Frozen spinach (thawed and drained)
Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Salt and black pepper
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