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Wine with dinner: Salmon fillet in puff pastry with spinach and a glass of Chardonnay.

Salmon fillet in puff pastry with spinach (Lachs en Croûte)

Salmon en croûte is a timeless classic of fine cuisine that delights with its combination of tender fish and crispy coating. A fresh salmon fillet is placed on a bed of creamy spinach and artfully wrapped in puff pastry. The pastry bakes in the oven until golden brown, while the salmon inside gently cooks in its own juices. This dish is perfect for special occasions as it is easy to prepare and impresses with its elegant appearance when served.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Fish dish, Main course
Cuisine European, French
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 720 kcal

Cooking utensils

  • 1 Baking tray
  • 1 Baking paper
  • 1 Small pan
  • 1 Brush
  • 1 Sharp knife

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g Salmon fillet without skin and bones
  • 1 Packet of fresh puff pastry from the chiller cabinet
  • 200 g Spinach leaves Fresh or frozen
  • 1 Small onion finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon crème fraîche
  • 1 Egg yolk for coating
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • Salt and pepper
  • A pinch of nutmeg

Preparation
 

PREPARATION:

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees top/bottom heat.
  • Wash or defrost the spinach and squeeze well.
  • Wash the salmon fillet, pat dry and season with salt and pepper.
  • Whisk the egg yolk with a teaspoon of water.

COOKING STEPS:

  • Heat the butter in a pan.
  • Sauté the diced onion until translucent.
  • Add the spinach and allow to collapse.
  • Stir in the crème fraîche and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
  • Leave the spinach mixture to cool completely (important!).
  • Roll out the puff pastry on the baking paper.
  • Spread the cooled spinach mixture in the middle of the fish.
  • Place the salmon fillet on top of the spinach.
  • Fold the pastry over the fish and press the edges firmly.
  • Brush the pastry case with the beaten egg yolk.
  • Carefully carve a diamond pattern into the dough with a knife.
  • Bake the salmon in the oven for approx. 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.

DIRECTIONS:

  • Leave the salmon en croûte to rest briefly.
  • Cut into thick slices with a sharp serrated knife.
  • Serve on preheated plates.
  • Serve immediately.

SUPPLEMENTS:

  • Light dill cream sauce
  • Small wild herb salad
  • Glazed white asparagus

Nutritional values per portion

Calories: 720kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 38gFat: 48g
Keyword Banquet, Chardonnay, Fish recipe, Gourmet, Oven recipe, Puff pastry, Salmon en croute, Salmon in puff pastry, Spinach, Wine with food
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