Salmon in Pastry with Herb and Cream Sauce
Elevate your dinner table with this elegant recipe for Salmon in Pastry with Herb and Cream Sauce—a dish that combines flaky puff pastry, tender salmon fillets, and a luscious, aromatic sauce. Each salmon fillet is brushed with olive oil, topped with a creamy mixture of Dijon mustard, cream cheese, fresh dill, and parsley, then wrapped in golden, buttery pastry for a show-stopping entrée. The accompanying herb and cream sauce, made with a rich blend of heavy cream, lemon juice, and fresh herbs, adds a velvety finish that perfectly complements the delicate fish. Ideal for special occasions or a gourmet weeknight meal, this recipe is as visually impressive as it is delicious. Ready in under an hour, it’s guaranteed to impress your family or guests with its combination of simple preparation and sophisticated flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 2 sheets (thawed if frozen) puff pastry sheets
- 4 tablespoons (softened) cream cheese
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh parsley
- 1 large (beaten) egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon (divided) salt
- 1 teaspoon (divided) black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon of chopped dill, 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper until combined. Set aside.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out each puff pastry sheet into a rectangle large enough to wrap around a salmon fillet completely. You should have two sheets to accommodate four fillets.
Brush the salmon fillets with olive oil and season with the remaining salt and black pepper.
Spread an even layer of the cream cheese mixture on top of each salmon fillet.
Place each salmon fillet, cream cheese side up, on the puff pastry. Fold the pastry around the salmon, trimming any excess. Pinch the edges together to seal.
Place the pastry-wrapped salmon seam-side down onto the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with beaten egg.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
Meanwhile, prepare the herb and cream sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
Slowly whisk in the heavy cream, ensuring no lumps form. Cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens (about 3-4 minutes).
Stir in the remaining dill, parsley, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to low and keep the sauce warm.
Remove the pastry-wrapped salmon from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
Serve the salmon with a generous drizzle of the herb and cream sauce. Garnish with additional dill or parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5504 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 405.4 g | 520% | |
| Saturated Fat | 139.8 g | 699% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 854 mg | 285% | |
| Sodium | 5728 mg | 249% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 275.1 g | 100% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.0 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.6 g | ||
| Protein | 187.9 g | 376% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 195 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 20.1 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 773 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.
