Salmon in a Loaf
Elevate your dinner table with this show-stopping *Salmon in a Loaf*, a gourmet combination of tender salmon, creamy spinach filling, and buttery puff pastry baked to golden perfection. This elegant dish features a rich blend of flavors, including garlic-sautéed spinach, tangy cream cheese, fresh dill, and zesty lemon, complementing the delicate salmon fillet. Enveloped in flaky puff pastry with a glossy egg wash finish, this recipe is surprisingly easy to prepare yet sophisticated enough to impress guests. Perfect for special occasions or an indulgent family dinner, this savory loaf serves four and pairs beautifully with a crisp green salad or roasted vegetables. Ready in just an hour, it’s a must-try recipe for lovers of seafood and comforting baked dinners alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Salmon fillet
- 16 oz Puff pastry
- 4 cups Fresh spinach
- 4 oz Cream cheese
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tbsp Dill, fresh and chopped
- 1 tsp Lemon zest
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Flour (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the spinach to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
In a bowl, mix the cooked spinach with cream cheese, dill, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and evenly combined.
Season the salmon fillet with a pinch of salt and pepper on both sides.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry into a rectangle slightly larger than your salmon fillet.
Transfer the puff pastry to the prepared baking sheet. Spread half of the spinach mixture evenly in the center of the puff pastry, leaving a 1-inch border on all sides.
Place the salmon fillet on top of the spinach mixture, then spread the remaining spinach mixture over the top of the salmon.
Fold the edges of the puff pastry over the salmon, sealing them tightly. Use a fork to crimp the edges for a decorative touch.
Beat the egg in a small bowl and brush it over the pastry to create a golden glaze.
Use a sharp knife to make a few small slits on top of the pastry to allow steam to escape.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and crisp.
Allow the salmon loaf to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1122 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.5 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.2 g | 161% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 173 mg | 58% | |
| Sodium | 1211 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.3 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.6 g | ||
| Protein | 46.2 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 21.7 mcg | 109% | |
| Calcium | 106 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 739 mg | 16% | |
*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.
