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Salmon en Croute

Salmon en Croute presents an elegant dish with flaky pastry and juicy salmon. This recipe combines creamy mascarpone with nutritious kale for a rich flavor, making it ideal for special occasions or a comforting dinner at home.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup black kale (cavolo nero), very finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup mascarpone or cream cheese
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 10 oz puff pastry
  • Flour for dusting and rolling
  • 10 oz skinless and boneless salmon
  • 1 egg, beaten

Instructions

  • Remove thick ribs from kale and finely chop the leaves.
  • Combine chopped kale with mascarpone and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
  • Roll out puff pastry into a rectangle.
  • Place salmon in the center of pastry; season and spread kale mixture on top.
  • Brush edges with beaten egg and fold pastry around salmon; seal edges.
  • Transfer to baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and make ventilation slits.
  • Bake at 400°F for 30 minutes until golden brown, then let rest before serving.

Notes

Ensure puff pastry is chilled before rolling to maintain flakiness.
Use a sharp knife to slice for neat portions.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 1
  • Sodium: 500
  • Fat: 23
  • Saturated Fat: 10
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 25
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 15
  • Cholesterol: 70