Salmon En Croute With Spinach-Mushroom Filling Recipe

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Salmon En Croute With Spinach-Mushroom Filling
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Directions:

  1. For the Salmon:.
  2. Season salmon fillets on both sides with salt, pepper and dill. Sprinkle flesh side with lemon juice.
  3. Heat a med skillet over med high heat. Add oil and butter. When hot, add salmon, skin-side down. Brown well, about 3 minutes. Turn and sear top side, about 2 minutes. (Note: Salmon should be rare, because it will cook fully in the pastry.).
  4. Remove from pan and refrigerate untl completely cooled, about 1 hour. Save pan and drippings to make dill sauce.
  5. For the Filling:.
  6. Heat a new med skillet over med high heat. Add butter and oil. Saute onions until tender, about 5 minutes.
  7. Add mushrooms, spinach, salt and pepper. Saute until mushrooms are cooked through, about 5 minutes. (Note: There should be no moisture but, if there is, make sure it evaporates.).
  8. Place in refrigerator to cool.
  9. To Assemble:.
  10. Thaw pastry for about 20 minutes.
  11. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  12. On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry out into a 14-inch square, about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 4 equal squares. Place about 1/4 cup of spinach mixture in the middle of each square,then top with a piece of salmon, skin side up. Brush the edges of the pastry with some egg wash . Bring up opposite corners of pastry around the top of the salmon. Pinch the edges together to seal.
  13. Place the pastries on an ungreased baking sheet, seam-side down. Brush the tops with the remaining egg wash.
  14. Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes. (Note: This is a good time to make the dill sauce in the salmon drippings.).
  15. Remove pastries from oven and let stand 5 minutes.
  16. For Creamy Dill Sauce.
  17. Heat med saucepan over med high heat - or use the skillet in which the fish was cooked.
  18. Add wine and lemon juice; bring to a boil.
  19. Add cream. Simmer until well-combined and cream has reduced slightly.
  20. Stir in dill and parsley. Taste for seasoning.
  21. To Serve.
  22. Spoon some of the sauce on each plate, then top with salmon pasty. Any remaining spinach-mushroom mixture can be heated and served on the side.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 729.02 Kcal (3052 kJ)
Calories from fat 468.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 52.04g 80%
Cholesterol 109.07mg 36%
Sodium 261.61mg 11%
Potassium 720.89mg 15%
Total Carbs 32.4g 11%
Sugars 2.63g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2.46g 10%
Protein 31.27g 63%
Vitamin C 9.4mg 16%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 2.8mg 15%
Calcium 49mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 235.32 Kcal (985 kJ)
Calories from fat 151.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.8g 80%
Cholesterol 35.21mg 36%
Sodium 84.44mg 11%
Potassium 232.69mg 15%
Total Carbs 10.46g 11%
Sugars 0.85g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.79g 10%
Protein 10.09g 63%
Vitamin C 3mg 16%
Iron 0.9mg 15%
Calcium 15.8mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 18.4
    Points
  • 20
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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