Salmon Cups with Cheese Sauce
Delight your taste buds with these elegant and flavorful Salmon Cups with Cheese Sauce, the perfect combination of crispy, creamy, and savory. This crowd-pleasing appetizer features delicate layers of buttery phyllo dough baked to golden perfection and filled with tender, flaked salmon seasoned with smoky paprika. The rich and velvety cheese sauce—made by blending cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and a hint of garlic—elevates each bite into a luxurious experience. Garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness, these salmon cups are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Ready in just 40 minutes, they’re ideal for entertaining, special occasions, or as a standout starter.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Salmon fillet
- 6 sheets Phyllo dough sheets
- 50 grams Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 120 grams Cream cheese
- 100 grams Sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 120 milliliters Heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, minced (optional garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
On a clean surface, lay out one sheet of phyllo dough. Brush it lightly with melted butter, then layer a second phyllo sheet on top, brushing it with butter as well. Repeat until all six phyllo sheets are stacked.
Cut the stacked phyllo dough into 12 equal squares. Gently press each square into the cups of a standard or mini muffin tin to form a cup shape. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool.
While the phyllo cups are baking, season the salmon fillet with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the salmon for 3-4 minutes per side or until fully cooked and flaky. Remove from the skillet and allow to cool slightly, then flake into small pieces.
To prepare the cheese sauce, combine cream cheese, grated cheddar cheese, and heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir continuously until the cheese is fully melted and smooth. Add garlic powder, a pinch of salt, and pepper to taste. Stir well and remove from heat.
To assemble the salmon cups, place a small amount of flaked salmon into each phyllo cup. Drizzle with cheese sauce and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2606 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 211.6 g | 271% | |
| Saturated Fat | 105.5 g | 528% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 597 mg | 199% | |
| Sodium | 3524 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.0 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 92.8 g | 186% | |
| Vitamin D | 27.9 mcg | 140% | |
| Calcium | 881 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1333 mg | 28% | |
*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.
