Nicole’s Puff-Pastry Salmon with Spinach and Feta
Flaky puff pastry encases tender salmon with a creamy spinach, cream cheese, and feta layer for rich, lemony bites in every slice. Nicole’s Puff-Pastry Salmon with Spinach and Feta feels special enough for holidays or date night, yet it’s comforting and crowd-pleasing for a weekend dinner. Fresh dill and citrus zest lift the savory filling while the pastry bakes crisp and golden.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Nicole’s Puff-Pastry Salmon with Spinach and Feta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 86
- Metabolic
- 51
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the spinach, garlic powder, and half of the salt and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, for about 3 minutes. Stir in the cream cheese until melted, then remove from the heat. Stir in the feta cheese, dill, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Set aside.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- 3
Roll 1 piece of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to just slightly larger than the salmon fillet. Spread half of the spinach mixture over the pastry in the shape of the salmon fillet. Place the salmon on top of the spinach mixture and sprinkle with the remaining salt and pepper. Spoon the remaining spinach mixture over the salmon and place the second pastry sheet on top. Trim any excess pastry from the edges; fold the pastry edges all around the salmon to seal.
- 4
Transfer the salmon to the prepared baking sheet; brush evenly with the egg.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and the fish is cooked through, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the salmon should register 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
- Calories 618.88 kcal High 31%
- Protein 36.78 g Good Source 74%
- Carbohydrate 36.1 g 13%
- Total Fat 34.91 g High 45%
- Saturated Fat 16.38 g High 82%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 120.85 mg High 40%
- Sodium 682.37 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 7.46 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 3.58 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 149.31 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 1.78 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 647.34 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 353.43 mcg Good Source 39%
- Vitamin C 7.37 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.18 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Nicole's Puff Pastry Salmon with Spinach and Feta is made with 14 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cream Cheese, Crumbled Feta Cheese, and Diced Yellow Onion. Each serving provides about 618.88 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Nicole’s Puff-Pastry Salmon with Spinach and Feta made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cream Cheese, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Diced Yellow Onion, Dried Lemon Peel. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Nicole’s Puff-Pastry Salmon with Spinach and Feta?
- About 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 618.88 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Nicole’s Puff-Pastry Salmon with Spinach and Feta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Nicole’s Puff-Pastry Salmon with Spinach and Feta healthy?
- Nicole’s Puff-Pastry Salmon with Spinach and Feta has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 618.88 calories and 36.78 g of protein, or 74% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 682.37 mg (30% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.38 g (82% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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