Whether you’re cooking for yourself, or want to impress your guests, this salmon wellington is a real treat! It’s quite simple, but it looks as if you spent hours in the kitchen making it. Salmon is perfect for entertaining, so I often make it when I’m expecting guests for dinner. It feels fancy, and everyone seems to love it. Also known as Salmon en Croute, is a filling dish but it’s also light. It’s buttery, and creamy, and looks like an elegant kind of pie. Looking for more salmon recipes? Try this delicious sheet pan garlic butter salmon, and this easy baked salmon in foil.
What is Salmon Wellington
Salmon Wellington or Salmon en Croute is a savory salmon pie where salmon is properly seasoned, then placed over a bed of creamy spinach and wrapped in puff pastry. The puff pastry is brushed with egg wash, then baked in the oven until golden. Spinach and salmon is a match made in heaven, and when it’s wrapped in buttery and flaky puff pastry, it gets even better!
The Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients: Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Puff pastry – I used ready store-bought puff pastry but you can, of course, make your own. If it’s frozen, make sure you thaw it in the fridge overnight.Salmon fillets – if frozen then thaw them completely before cooking.Butter, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, and an egg for the egg wash.Onion, garlic, and baby spinach leaves.Dried breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
I know that this salmon wellington looks so fancy, and probably complicated. But trust me, it’s actually SO easy to make. Let me show you how!
How to Make Salmon Wellington
How to Make Ahead, and Store.
Make ahead: You can make these salmon wellingtons ahead of time, and place them in the freezer for up to 3 months. Take out of the freezer and bake for 40 minutes at 200°C (390°F).Store: Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.To reheat: Reheat in the oven at 180°C (356°F) for 10-15 minutes, or until warmed through. Or reheat in the microwave, however, puff pastry has a better texture if reheated in the oven.
What to Serve Salmon Wellington With?
Serve with steamed veg on the side; broccolini (tenderstem), broccoli, or green beans.A side of potatoes is also great with salmon wellington, try scalloped potatoes, smothered potatoes, or mashed potatoes.Or go with a side salad that is simple enough for this dish, I like this simple tossed green salad, this delicious kale salad, or a roasted cauliflower salad.
Recommended Tools for This Recipe
Saute pan. Make sure that you’re using the right size of pot or pan, Sheet pan. I used a quarter sheet pan as I only made 2 wellingtons.Garlic press. A kitchen essential.Sharp knife. This is the knife that I use all the time, a sharp knife is so important and if you want to invest in a new knife then a high-quality chef knife is what I recommend. This one is also currently on sale and well worth the money.Pastry brush. For the egg wash.
If you love salmon, then make sure to check out my Air Fryer salmon with lemon butter sauce, this baked salmon in foil is another show stopper, and this honey garlic salmon is an excellent weeknight dinner that you can whip up in 15 minutes! If you want to make an easy sauce to serve with this dish, try my cream sauce for salmon. I make it every time I cook fish! Enjoy this elegant dinner recipe, whether you make it for a holiday dinner, a special occasion, or just a weeknight dinner, I know you’re going to love it! And make sure to pin it to one of your boards to easily find later. © Little Sunny Kitchen
