Mrs Puff's Pastry Fish

Dive into the flaky, golden perfection of *Mrs Puff's Pastry Fish*, a delightful recipe that combines tender white fish fillets, creamy spinach filling, and aromatic herbs all encased in buttery puff pastry. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or an impressive centerpiece for entertaining, this dish is both elegant and approachable. Featuring a luscious mixture of sautéed spinach, cream cheese, lemon zest, and fresh dill, each pastry is shaped into whimsical fish (or kept classic with rectangles) for a playful yet refined presentation. With a quick 25-minute prep and a bake time of just 30 minutes, these savory parcels deliver restaurant-quality flavor in no time. Serve your flaky creations with a side salad or roasted veggies to complete this unforgettable meal. Whether you're after seafood recipes, puff pastry ideas, or crowd-pleasing dinners, this dish is a catch!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 sheets puff pastry sheets
• 300 g white fish fillets (cod or tilapia)
• 100 g cream cheese
• 100 g spinach leaves (fresh, chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp dill (fresh, chopped)
• 1 large egg (beaten, for egg wash)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4

In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, lemon zest, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 5

Gently fold in the cooked spinach and shredded fish fillets into the cream cheese mixture.

Step 6

On a lightly floured surface, roll out one puff pastry sheet. Using a knife, cut out fish shapes (or rectangles, if preferred). Repeat with the second sheet so you have pairs of shapes.

Step 7

Spoon the fish filling onto one half of each pair of pastry shapes, leaving a border around the edges.

Step 8

Brush the edges of the pastry with beaten egg, then place the corresponding pastry shape on top and press the edges together to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges for extra security and decoration.

Step 9

Place the pastry fish onto the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the remaining beaten egg.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown and puffed.

Step 11

Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with a side of fresh salad or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(666.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1280.3

Total Fat 78.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 437mg	0%
Sodium 3448.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 65.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.2g	0%
Total Sugars 6.1g
Protein 82.9g	0%

Vitamin D 641IU	0%
Calcium 319.1mg	0%
Iron 7.8mg	0%
Potassium 1800.9mg	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: 54.4%

Protein: 25.5%

Carbs: 20.1%