Hairy Bikers Salmon And Spinach En Croute Recipe
Are you looking for a fancy yet simple dinner? The Hairy Bikers Salmon And Spinach En Croute Recipe is perfect.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Sharp knife
- Large skillet
- Pastry brush
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- Large Salmon Fillets 2
- Puff Pastry 500 g
- Fresh Spinach 200 g
- Cream Cheese 100 g
- Lemon Zest 1 Tsp
- Fresh Dill 2 Tbsp
- Large Egg 1
- Salt 1 Pinch
- Black Pepper 1 Pinch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper. This ensures an even, crisp bake.
- Place the spinach in a hot skillet. Cook it until it completely wilts down. Let it cool for a few minutes.
- Squeeze all the liquid from the spinach. This prevents a soggy pastry bottom. Put the spinach in a bowl.
- Mix the cream cheese with the spinach. Add the dill and the lemon zest. Stir it until it is very creamy.
- Roll out your puff pastry on a board. Cut it into two large rectangles. One should be slightly bigger.
- Place the salmon on the smaller rectangle. Season the fish with salt and pepper. Spread the spinach mix on top.
- Brush the edges with the beaten egg. Place the second pastry sheet over it. Press the edges down firmly.
- Use a fork to crimp the sides. This seals the fish inside the dough. Cut small slits in the top.
- Brush the whole top with more egg. This creates a beautiful shiny finish. Bake for twenty-five minutes total.
Notes
- Always dry the salmon with a paper towel.
- Do not overfill the pastry with too much cream.
- Ensure the spinach is very dry before mixing.
- Keep the pastry cold until you use it.
- Let the dish rest before you slice it.
- Use a serrated knife for clean pastry cuts.
- Season the salmon on both sides for flavor.
- Check the bottom of the pastry for crispness.