Salmon En Croute

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1

Salmon En Croute with Blue Cheese and Spinach

by The Chefin Seafood

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 lbs salmon fillets
	4 ounces blue cheese ( I like Stilton but use any creamy blue cheese )
	2 ounces soft butter
	1/2 lemon , juice of
	1 head white chicory or 1 head fresh spinach
	2 sheets puff pastry

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

850

Sugar

Fat

57g

Salmon en croute is a classic French dish that combines rich salmon with flaky puff pastry and a flavorful filling. In this recipe, blue cheese and spinach (or chicory) are used to create a unique twist on the traditional dish. The result is a rich and indulgent meal that is perfect for special occasions or a fancy dinner party. Serve it with a crisp green salad and a glass of white wine for a truly decadent experience.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2.	Rinse and pat dry the salmon fillets, removing any bones or skin.
3.	Cut the blue cheese into small pieces and mix it with the butter and lemon juice.
4.	Shred the chicory (or spinach) into small pieces.
5.	Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface.
6.	Place one salmon fillet on the pastry and top it with half of the blue cheese mixture and half of the chicory (or spinach).
7.	Cover the salmon with the other salmon fillet and repeat the layers of blue cheese mixture and chicory (or spinach).
8.	Fold the edges of the pastry up and over the salmon, pinching them together to seal.
9.	Brush the pastry with egg wash.
10.	Place the salmon en croute on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the salmon is cooked through.

PROS

The combination of blue cheese and salmon is unique and delicious.

This dish is easy to make and impressive enough for company.

Salmon is a healthy source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids.

CONS

Salmon can be expensive.

The puff pastry is high in calories and fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Salmon is high in protein and omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart health and brain function.
The chicory (or spinach) in this recipe is high in vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A and iron.
The blue cheese in this recipe is high in calcium.