Puff Pastry-Wrapped Salmon en Croûte
Puff Pastry-Wrapped Salmon en Croûte features tender salmon tucked beneath a rich mushroom-onion duxelles and a layer of silky wilted spinach, all sealed in buttery, flaky pastry. Each slice balances the salmon’s richness with aromatic garlic and a hint of smoked paprika, finished with a tangy lemon-Dijon-dill sauce. It’s an elegant centerpiece for dinner parties, holidays, or a special weekend meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Puff Pastry-Wrapped Salmon en Croûte, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 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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- 33
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 60
- Inflammatory
- 69
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and 1 teaspoon garlic; cook and stir until the mushrooms are soft, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Transfer the onion and mushroom mixture to a small bowl.
- 3
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the same skillet. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the spinach; cook and stir until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Transfer to another bowl.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a glass baking dish with parchment paper.
- 5
Dust the work surface with flour. Lay 1 puff pastry sheet on the work surface; spread the onion and mushroom mixture evenly over the pastry, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Center the salmon on top; sprinkle paprika over the salmon and top with the wilted spinach.
- 6
Cover with the second puff pastry sheet. Fold over and crimp the edges to seal. Brush the top with beaten egg. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until the pastry is golden, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool briefly, then slice into 4 portions.
- 8
For the sauce: Whisk the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and dill together in a small bowl.
- 9
Spoon the sauce onto 4 plates and place a piece of salmon en croûte on each.
- Calories 522.27 kcal High 26%
- Protein 41.97 g Good Source 84%
- Carbohydrate 9.76 g 4%
- Total Fat 34.74 g High 45%
- Saturated Fat 5.77 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 162.89 mg High 54%
- Sodium 369.1 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 2.87 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 1.47 g --
- Added Sugars 0.5 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 46.93 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 3.46 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 1000.44 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 40.66 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 1.75 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.44 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Puff Pastry Wrapped Salmon en Croûte is made with 15 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baby Spinach, Dijon Mustard, and Dried Dill. Each serving provides about 522.27 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Puff Pastry-Wrapped Salmon en Croûte made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baby Spinach, Dijon Mustard, Dried Dill, Eggs. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Puff Pastry-Wrapped Salmon en Croûte?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 522.27 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Puff Pastry-Wrapped Salmon en Croûte easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Puff Pastry-Wrapped Salmon en Croûte healthy?
- Puff Pastry-Wrapped Salmon en Croûte has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 522.27 calories and 41.97 g of protein, or 84% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 369.1 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.77 g (29% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, 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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