Heart-Healthy Salmon en Croute

Elevate dinner with this Heart-Healthy Salmon en Croute, a lighter twist on the classic French dish that’s as nutritious as it is indulgent. This recipe wraps tender salmon fillets in whole grain puff pastry, adding a wholesome touch without compromising on crisp, buttery layers. A flavorful filling of sautéed spinach, shallots, garlic, and a creamy blend of low-fat cream cheese, Dijon mustard, and fresh dill infuses every bite with vibrant, zesty goodness. Enhanced with a hint of lemon zest and a golden egg wash finish, this dish bakes to perfection in just 25 minutes, making it an impressive and surprisingly easy centerpiece for any meal. Perfect for a romantic dinner for two, it’s a delicious way to savor heart-healthy ingredients without sacrificing flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 sheet Whole grain puff pastry
• 2 pieces Salmon fillet
• 2 cups Fresh spinach
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium, finely chopped Shallot
• 2 cloves, minced Garlic
• 4 tablespoons Low-fat cream cheese
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 beaten Egg
• 1 zested and juiced Lemon
• 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh dill
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic, cooking until softened but not browned, about 3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the spinach to the pan and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 4

In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked spinach, low-fat cream cheese, Dijon mustard, lemon zest and juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.

Step 5

Unroll the puff pastry sheet on a floured surface. Cut the sheet in half to create two rectangles.

Step 6

Place a salmon fillet in the center of each pastry rectangle. Spoon the spinach mixture evenly over each piece of salmon.

Step 7

Fold the pastry over the salmon and spinach filling, sealing the edges by pressing with a fork.

Step 8

Brush the tops of the pastry parcels with beaten egg to help with browning.

Step 9

Place the parcels on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.

Step 10

Once baked, remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(622.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1386.6

Total Fat 95.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.2g
Cholesterol 402.6mg	0%
Sodium 2799.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 43.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.1g	0%
Total Sugars 7.9g
Protein 85.5g	0%

Vitamin D 1527.6IU	0%
Calcium 252.3mg	0%
Iron 6.4mg	0%
Potassium 1668.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.5%

Protein: 24.8%

Carbs: 12.7%