Salmon Baked in Pastry

Main Dishes | Italian cuisine

⏳ Time

1 hour 10 minutes

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Salmon baked in pastry

Ingredients

Basil - 1.1 oz
Dill - 0.7 oz
Citrus Zest Mix - 1 teaspoon
Salt - ¾ teaspoon
Butter - 1.8 oz
Smoked haddock fillet - 2 lbs
Puff Pastry - 17.6 oz
Ground Black Pepper - ¼ teaspoon
Chicken Egg - 1 piece

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Finely chop the basil leaves and dill. Mix with softened butter, lemon zest, and a little salt. This aromatic mixture will give the dish a special flavor.

Step 2

Remove any bones from the salmon fillet, rinse it under cold water, and pat it dry with paper towels. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the whole fillet in half, placing one half skin-side down on a lightly rolled out sheet of puff pastry. The sheet should be large enough to wrap the fish with a little extra. Season the fillet with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Evenly spread the herb and butter mixture over the fillet.

Step 4

Cover with the remaining half of the fillet, season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Brush the pastry around the fish with beaten egg and wrap the fish, slightly pressing the seams together. It should resemble an envelope. Trim any excess pastry.

Step 6

Brush the top of the pastry with the remaining egg and use a sharp knife to create a light pattern, such as a lattice or any design of your choice.

Step 7

Bake in a preheated oven at 374°F for 20–25 minutes. The pastry should be cooked through and golden. The dish can be served warm or cooled, cut into portioned pieces.