St Bride's Bay Salmon En Croute

St Bride's Bay Salmon en Croute is a classic dish from the beautiful cuisine of Pembrokeshire, known for its fresh seafood and local produce.

St Bride's Bay Salmon En Croute

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 1 sheet of puff pastry
  • 200g spinach, wilted and drained
  • 100g cream cheese
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Season the salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
  3. Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 4 equal squares.
  4. Spread a layer of cream cheese on each pastry square.
  5. Place a portion of wilted spinach on top of the cream cheese.
  6. Put a seasoned salmon fillet on the spinach and fold the pastry to encase the salmon, sealing the edges.
  7. Brush the pastry with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is golden and the salmon is cooked through.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Baking tray Parchment paper

Tools

Pastry brush Knife

Serving suggestions

Serve the St Bride's Bay Salmon en Croute with a side of fresh salad and a glass of crisp white wine.

Tips & tricks

For a crispy pastry, make sure to brush the egg wash evenly and seal the edges properly before baking.

Cost

$20