Salmon Wellington
Description
This salmon Wellington wraps a whole salmon fillet topped with tender spinach in golden buttery puff pastry for an impressive salmon main dish.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets
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1 tablespoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
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1/2 cup Dijon mustard
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil leaves
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2 teaspoons dried dill weed
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
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3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
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1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
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1 (17 1/2 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
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1 egg white, beaten
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1 tablespoon water
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lemon wedges
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
2
Pat salmon fillet dry with paper towels. Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of salmon fillet.
3
Mix mayonnaise, mustard, oregano, basil, dill, lemon zest, and thyme in a small bowl. Set aside ½ of the mixture for serving.
4
Spread remaining mixture on the top of salmon fillet.
5
Unfold puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Use your fingers to even out the folds in the pastry.
6
Spread spinach in center of pastry in a rectangle the size of the fillet, and sprinkle with feta cheese.
7
Place salmon, mayonnaise-side down, on top of feta cheese.
8
Beat egg and water together in small bowl. Brush the edges of pastry with egg wash to ensure the puff pastry is “glued” together.
9
Lift edges of pastry and slightly stretch to enclose the salmon.
10
Pinch edges to seal. Place the bundle, seam-side down, on prepared baking sheet. Brush egg wash on tops and sides of pastry.
11
Cut several small slits in top of pastry to allow steam to escape.
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Bake in preheated oven until pastry is golden brown, about 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the salmon should be at least 145 degrees F (62 degrees C). Let stand for a few minutes before serving.
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Serve with reserved herb Dijon mixture and lemon wedges.