Description
Individual Salmon Wellingtons are a gourmet yet easy-to-make dish featuring flaky puff pastry wrapped around tender salmon fillets, infused with Dijon mustard, herbs, feta cheese, and fresh spinach. This elegant recipe is perfect for dinner parties or a refined weeknight meal, coming together in just 40 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp dried dill
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1 tbsp water
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Salmon: Pat dry the salmon fillets and season with salt and pepper.
- Make Herb Mixture: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, oregano, basil, dill, and lemon zest. Reserve half for serving.
- Assemble: Spread the mixture on each fillet, top with feta cheese and spinach.
- Prepare Pastry: Cut puff pastry into four squares and roll to about 7×7 inches.
- Wrap Salmon: Place salmon, topping side down, on each pastry square. Fold pastry over, sealing edges.
- Egg Wash: Brush egg wash (beaten egg + water) over pastries. Cut small slits on top.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Serve hot with reserved herb-Dijon sauce and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Substitute feta with goat cheese or cream cheese for a variation.
- Use fresh herbs instead of dried for a more vibrant flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
