Salmon Wellington

Salmon Wellington
  • Author: Nigel Slater

This delectable recipe combines a flaky puff pastry filled with succulent salmon and a refreshing cucumber dill mustard sauce. The harmonious blend of flavors and textures makes this dish a delightful choice for a special occasion or a cozy dinner at home.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 2 medium cucumbers
  • 5 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp clear honey
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 50g/1¾oz fresh dill
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 x 380g/13oz ready-made puff pastry
  • plain flour
  • 1 x 2.8kg/6lb salmon
  • 1 free-range egg, beaten, combined with a little milk

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Line a large baking tray with baking parchment.
  • Slice the cucumbers lengthways, scrape out the seeds with a teaspoon, and chop into 1cm/½in thick pieces. Place the cucumbers in a mixing bowl with the mustard, honey, vinegar and finely chopped dill. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper and set aside.
  • Roll the pastry out to 40cm/16in x 30cm/12in on a lightly floured surface. Lay on the lined baking tray.
  • Lay one fillet in the centre of the pastry, pile half of the filling on top and then cover with the second fillet.
  • Brush the edges of the pastry with the mixture of milk and beaten egg. Fold the pastry over the fish, sealing the edges by pressing them together, leaving a gap in the centre, so that you can see inside. Brush the pastry with more beaten egg and milk and bake for 45 minutes.
  • Serve with the remaining cucumber mixture.

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Cook Time

1H

Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

Serves 8-10