Salmon Wellington - My Gorgeous Recipes (2024)

Salmon Wellington or Salmon en Croute, a gourmet dish with a festive touch. Flaky golden puff pastry, salmon fillet cooked to perfection and a filling of spinach and cream cheese make this dish perfect for every party or celebration.

There is no secret that I love salmon, fresh, frozen, smoked, in any possible combination, and at any time of the day.

It's the least "fishy" out of all the other type of fish, at least according to my taste buds. And it makes a posh dinner for any special occasion, be it Christmas dinner, or a romantic Valentine's Day for two.

If a traditional Wellington recipe uses beef, this salmon variation works wonderfully well, and it can easily turn into the centrepiece of any dinner.

It might look complicated to make, but trust me, it's one of the easiest dishes I've ever made. And I (almost) always go for quick and easy recipes. Let's see how to make it!

What is Salmon Wellington?

Fresh salmon can be pretty expensive, I give you that. But trust me, once you have a bite of this lovely baked salmon in puff pastry, you will know your money was worth spending. The Beef Wellington might be the classic dish, but this recipe is just amazing too.

So, what's exactly a salmon wellington or salmon en croute? It's actually a boneless, skinless salmon fillet topped with a cheesy spinach sauce, and wrapped into puff pastry, then baked until golden.

Ingredients needed

• salmon fillets
• ready-rolled puff pastry sheet
• onion
• fresh spinach
• cream cheese - full-fat cream cheese is the best for this recipe
• lemon juice
• fresh dill
• salt and pepper - to taste
• egg - to brush
• butter

Step-by-step photos and instructions

The salmon wellington sauce can be as simple, or as fancy as you like. I opted for the simple version, nothing too complicated, but the flavours were deep, and gave the dish a wonderful touch.

• melt the butter in a pan, then add the onion and sautee until soft, then add the spinach and cook until it wilts
• take it off the heat, leave to cool slightly, then add the cream cheese, dill and lemon juice, and mix well
• arrange the ready-made puff pastry on you work surface, place the salmon fillet, and top with the spinach sauce
• wrap the puff pastry around it, then brush with beaten egg and use a sharp knife to make a few cuts into the pastry so the steam can espace during baking

Expert tips

This recipe is fail-proof, there is hardly any room for mistakes, but there are a few tips perhaps to ensure you get the perfect salmon en croute every single time.

1. Make sure the sauce has cooled down before wrapping the salmon in the puff pastry, we want to avoid a soggy pastry.

2. it's crucial to brush a bit of egg wash around the edges of the puff pastry, so it can seal propery before baking, otherwise the sauce will leak during baking

Now, that's pretty much all you have to worry about. I have not tried to make it with phyllo pastry, although I suspect it's not a massive difference, just a pretty flaky texture.

Can I freeze it?

This dish can be safely frozen, just follow all the steps, but freeze it without baking. When you want to serve it, pop it in the oven from frozen, the baking time will be a bit longer, I suspect at least 10-15 minutes longer.

But the texture and taste should not change in the slightest. You can make it ahead, and bake it just before you guests arrive, in this way you have a lovely freshly baked salmon wellington whenever you need it.

What to serve with salmon Wellington

You can serve the salmon wellington as an appetizer, in which case it's ok on its own. But if you decide to serve it as a main meal, a nice salad on the side would be perfect. You can go for something as easy as aSimple Green Salad, or a nice Cucumber Tomato Avocado Feta Salad Recipe.

As for side dishes, I would go for someLast-Minute Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic,Maple Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Sweet Potatoes orEasy Chickpea Tabbouleh Recipe.

Other salmon recipess

Smoked Salmon Pâté

Salmon Pasta Salad (No Mayo)

Alfredo Pasta with Salmon

Salmon Nicoise Salad

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