Stuffed Salmon in Phyllo Pastry

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 3
Stuffed Salmon in Phyllo Pastry for a delicious dinner
in Seafood

Prep

30 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

6 salmon fillets , skinless , boneless and slit in the middle
4 ounces cream cheese , softened
4 ounces crabmeat ( artificial can be used )
1/4 cup onion , finely chopped
salt & pepper
12 asparagus spears , blanched for 1 minute
12 sheets phyllo pastry
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 tablespoons butter
hot sauce ( tabasco , peri-peri your choice )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
481
Sugar
2g
Fat
35g
Looking for a special dish to impress your guests or loved ones? Stuffed Salmon in Phyllo Pastry is a dish that will surely do the trick. This recipe turns ordinary salmon fillets into a gourmet dish by stuffing them with a savory cream cheese and crabmeat filling and wrapping them in crispy phyllo pastry along with blanched asparagus spears. The dish is not only pleasing to the palate but also to the eyes, making it a perfect centerpiece for any dinner table. It’s a delicious and elegant dish that will have your guests raving about your culinary skills.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 350℉.
2.In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, crabmeat, onion, salt, and pepper.
3.Fill each slit of the salmon fillets with the mixture, making sure to evenly distribute.
4.Place 2 asparagus spears on each salmon fillet.
5.Cut phyllo pastry into 6”x6” squares. Take a sheet of phyllo pastry and brush it with olive oil. Fold in half and brush again.
6.Place each salmon fillet on the folded phyllo pastry and wrap the pastry around it.
7.Melt butter in a small pot.
8.Brush each wrapped salmon with melted butter
9.Place each salmon fillet on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
10.Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the pastry is golden-brown.
11.Serve hot and drizzle with your preferred hot sauce.

PROS

Stuffed Salmon in Phyllo Pastry boasts a perfect combination of the creamy and savory filling and the sweet and crispy pastry crust.
It’s a beautiful and elegant dish that is perfect for a dinner party or date night at home.

CONS

It takes a bit of time to prepare all the ingredients, such as the salmon fillets that need to be slit and the asparagus that must be blanched.
Preparing and wrapping the phyllo pastry also requires some technique to ensure it doesn’t tear or become too dry.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Stuffed Salmon in Phyllo Pastry is not only an indulgent meal but also provides several health benefits. It is high in protein, which is essential for maintaining muscles, and omega-3 fatty acids that are good for the heart. Asparagus is a rich source of fiber, folate, and vitamins A, C, and E, which are all important for keeping the body healthy.

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