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Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Salmon

Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Salmon: Elevate Dinner Tonight

Experience the indulgence of Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Salmon, a delightful dish that offers elegance and flavor for any dinner occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon and Pastry
  • 4 fillets Salmon skin removed
  • 1 package Puff Pastry fresh or thawed
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh Baby Spinach wilted down
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 lemon Lemon Zest and Juice or lime
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Dill or fresh
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Dry White Wine or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream or coconut cream
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
Finishing Touches
  • 1 large Egg for wash
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Oven
  • Food Thermometer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels, season with salt, pepper, and dill, and let rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, sear salmon fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté spinach for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Remove and mix with ricotta, parmesan, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
  4. Roll out puff pastry, spread filling, place salmon in center, fold pastry over and seal edges tightly.
  5. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), transfer Wellington to baking sheet, make slits on top, brush with egg wash, and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  6. Melt butter in a saucepan, add wine, reduce by half, stir in cream and lemon juice, season to taste.
  7. Let the Wellington rest before slicing and serve drizzled with sauce alongside your choice of sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Ensure the salmon is fully dried before cooking to avoid sogginess. Adjust seasoning to taste and substitute ingredients as desired.

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