Salmon in a Jacket Puff Pastry
Delight your taste buds with our elegant and irresistible Salmon in a Jacket Puff Pastry recipe, a dish that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfectly seasoned salmon fillets are wrapped in a golden, flaky puff pastry shell, elevated with layers of Dijon mustard, fresh dill, and a hint of zesty lemon. This restaurant-quality entrée is surprisingly easy to prepare, requiring just 20 minutes of prep time and a short trip to the oven for a beautifully puffed and golden finish. Whether you're entertaining guests or enjoying a weeknight indulgence, this dish pairs wonderfully with a crisp salad, roasted vegetables, or creamy mashed potatoes, making it a versatile addition to your repertoire. Bring an air of sophistication to your dining table with this show-stopping salmon recipe that's guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (approximately 6 oz each) Salmon fillet
- 1 package Puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
- 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh dill
- 2 teaspoons Lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 1 large (beaten) Egg
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Season the salmon fillets with salt, ground black pepper, and lemon zest. Set aside.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry slightly to smooth it out, then cut it into four equal rectangles large enough to wrap each piece of salmon.
Spread 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard in the center of each puff pastry rectangle.
Sprinkle chopped fresh dill over the mustard on each rectangle.
Place a seasoned salmon fillet on top of the mustard and dill, skin-side down if the skin is still on.
Fold the puff pastry over the salmon fillet, tucking the edges underneath to seal the packet. Repeat with the remaining salmon and pastry.
Transfer the puff pastry-wrapped salmon to the prepared baking sheet, seam-side down.
Brush the tops of each pastry packet with the beaten egg to give them a golden finish.
Using a sharp knife, gently score the tops of the puff pastry for decoration, if desired. Be careful not to cut through the pastry.
Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and puffed.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm with a side of your choice, such as a crisp salad, roasted vegetables, or buttery mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3661 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 247.8 g | 318% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.8 g | 284% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 37.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 689 mg | 230% | |
| Sodium | 7065 mg | 307% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 139.8 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.6 g | ||
| Protein | 200.3 g | 401% | |
| Vitamin D | 94.6 mcg | 473% | |
| Calcium | 153 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 3463 mg | 74% | |
*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.
