Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this irresistible Easy Salmon Puff recipe, a delightful combination of flaky puff pastry, tender salmon, and creamy herb-infused filling. Featuring a rich blend of cream cheese, fresh dill, and a splash of zesty lemon juice, these golden pockets are crisp on the outside with a savory, spinach-topped salmon center. Ready in just under 45 minutes and perfect for two, this elegant dish strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and sophistication. Ideal for impressing guests or treating yourself, these salmon puffs are a deliciously satisfying way to enjoy seafood with minimal effort. Serve with a fresh salad or roasted vegetables for a complete and elegant meal.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, dill, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Set aside.
On a lightly floured surface, unfold the puff pastry sheets and roll each sheet into a 12-inch square. Cut each square in half to make 4 smaller rectangles.
Place a salmon fillet in the center of two of the rectangles. Spread 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture over each fillet, and top evenly with 1/2 cup of fresh spinach leaves.
Cover each salmon-topped rectangle with another rectangle of puff pastry. Press the edges together to seal, and then use a fork to crimp the edges for an extra seal.
Whisk the egg and water together to make an egg wash. Brush the tops of the pastry with the egg wash for a golden finish.
Cut a few small slits on the top of each puff pastry to allow steam to escape during baking.
Transfer the salmon puffs to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
Remove from the oven and let the salmon puffs cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm!
Calories |
1568 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 108.1 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.8 g | 169% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 494 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 2137 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.0 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.8 g | ||
| Protein | 92.7 g | 185% | |
| Vitamin D | 46.1 mcg | 230% | |
| Calcium | 152 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1617 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.