Best 6 Salmon With Puff Pastry And Pesto Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Salmon with Puff Pastry and Pesto recipe, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This dish showcases a perfectly cooked salmon fillet enveloped in a golden, flaky puff pastry, complemented by a vibrant and aromatic pesto sauce. Dive into the delightful combination of tender salmon, crispy pastry, and the herbaceous freshness of pesto.

Prepare to be amazed as we unveil a collection of mouthwatering recipes that elevate the classic salmon dish to new heights. From the zesty Lemon Butter Sauce to the creamy Dill Sauce, each recipe offers a unique twist on the traditional pairing of salmon and puff pastry. Embark on a culinary adventure with our thoughtfully curated selection of recipes, each promising an exquisite dining experience.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SALMON WITH PUFF PASTRY AND PESTO



Salmon with Puff Pastry and Pesto image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 pieces of purchased puff pastry, each cut to be just larger than a piece of salmon
4 (4 to 6-ounce) pieces salmon
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup purchased pesto
2 tomatoes, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • On a foil-lined baking sheet, place the 4 pieces of puff pastry. Also place the 4 pieces of salmon, being careful to make sure they are not touching. Sprinkle each piece of salmon with 1 tablespoon of the sliced almonds. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • To serve, place each piece of puff pastry on a plate. Top each puff pastry with 1 tablespoon of pesto. Top the pesto with 2 slices of tomatoes each. Top the tomatoes with the salmon and serve.

PARCHMENT TOMATO PESTO SALMON RECIPE BY TASTY



Parchment Tomato Pesto Salmon Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: green beans, olive oil, salt, pepper, skinless salmon, pesto, cherry tomatoes, parchment paper

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 oz green beans
olive oil, to taste
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
6 oz skinless salmon
2 tablespoons pesto
10 cherry tomatoes, halved
parchment paper, or aluminum foil, 12×18 inches (30x47cm)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Fold the parchment paper in half, then open up.
  • On one half, lay down the green beans. Drizzle on oil and sprinkle on salt & pepper.
  • Lay the salmon on the green beans, and spread on the pesto. Top with tomatoes.
  • Fold the parchment paper over the salmon, and cinch the paper together by folding it over itself along the edges.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until internal temperature of salmon reaches 145˚F (63˚C).
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 761 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 60 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 39 grams, Sugar 7 grams

PESTO SALMON PUFF PASTRY RECIPE BY TASTY



Pesto Salmon Puff Pastry Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: pesto sauce, frozen puff pastry, salmon fillet, salt, pepper, fresh basil, eggs

Provided by Frank Tiu

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup pesto sauce
2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
9 oz salmon fillet
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
5 leaves fresh basil, julienned
2 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl lined with a strainer, strain the pesto. Set aside the pesto and pesto oil.
  • Gently unfold and unroll 1 sheet of puff pastry. Roll out to 11 inches (28 cm) by 16 inches (40 cm). Transfer the puff pastry to the baking sheet.
  • Spread half of the pesto onto the middle of the puff pastry in the shape of the salmon fillet. Place the salmon on top of the pesto. Season with salt and pepper. Spread more pesto on top of the salmon.
  • Place the other sheet of puff pastry on top of the salmon and press around the salmon fillet to seal. Cut a fish silhouette around the salmon and remove the excess puff pastry.
  • Unfold the head flap of the fish pastry. Brush pesto on the puff pastry and layer a small piece of puff pastry on top of the pesto. Repeat once more and refold the head flap.
  • Seal the edges by pressing onto the seams of the fish silhouette.
  • Use a knife to make indents for the head and fin details.
  • Use the tip of the spoon to create indents of the scales.
  • Brush the pastry with egg wash.
  • Bake for 40 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • In a small bowl combine the pesto oil and basil. Brush the pastry with the basil pesto oil.
  • Slice and serve while hot.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 970 calories, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 69 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 28 grams, Sugar 1 gram

PUFF PASTRY SALMON



Puff Pastry Salmon image

An excellent blend of salmon, pesto, spinach and puff pastry. It tastes great and only takes a few minutes to put it all together!

Provided by Danielle Harbold

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Baked Salmon Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (12 ounce) skinless, boneless salmon fillets
seasoned salt to taste
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 (17.25 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
⅓ cup pesto
1 (6 ounce) package spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Season the salmon fillets with salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Divide 1/2 of the spinach between two sheets of puff pastry, and mound in the center. Place a salmon fillet on top of each mound of spinach. Spread the pesto on the salmon fillets, and top with remaining spinach. Moisten the edges of the puff pastry with water, fold to the center, and seal the seams.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden, and the salmon has cooked all the way through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 684.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.9 g, Cholesterol 54.9 mg, Fat 43.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 33.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 528.7 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

PUFF PASTRY SALMON (SALMON WELLINGTON) RECIPE BY TASTY



Puff Pastry Salmon (Salmon Wellington) Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: butter, garlic, medium onion, fresh spinach, salt, pepper, breadcrumb, cream cheese, shredded parmesan cheese, fresh dill, puff pastry, salmon fillet, salt, pepper, egg

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, chopped
½ medium onion, chopped
5 oz fresh spinach
1 teaspoon salt, for spinach
1 teaspoon pepper, for spinach
⅓ cup breadcrumb
4 oz cream cheese
¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
1 sheet puff pastry, softened to room temperature
1 salmon fillet
1 teaspoon salt, for salmon
1 teaspoon pepper, for salmon
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • In a pan over medium heat, melt butter. Add the garlic and onions, cooking until translucent.
  • Add the spinach, salt, and pepper, cooking until spinach is wilted.
  • Add the breadcrumbs, cream cheese, parmesan, and dill, stirring until mixture is evenly combined. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • On a cutting board, smooth out the sheet of puff pastry. Place the salmon in the middle of the pastry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Place several spoonfuls of the spinach mixture on top of the salmon, smoothing it out so that it does not spill over the sides.
  • Fold the edges of the puff pastry over the salmon and spinach, starting with the longer sides and then the shorter ends. Trim any excess pastry from the ends, then fold the ends on top. Flip the puff pastry-wrapped salmon over and transfer for a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Brush the beaten egg on the top and sides of the pastry. Score the top of the pastry with a knife, cutting shallow diagonal lines to create a crosshatch pattern.
  • Brush the top again with the egg wash.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, until pastry is golden brown.
  • Slice, then serve!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1366 calories, Carbohydrate 91 grams, Fat 94 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 40 grams, Sugar 8 grams

SALMON WITH PUFF PASTRY AND PESTO



Salmon With Puff Pastry and Pesto image

This is a recipe from "Everyday Italian". It's VERY simple and VERY flavorful considering it has so few ingredients. I love to entertain with this recipe because it's so quick and east to make. Once it's plated, it looks BEAUTIFUL!

Provided by L-Burden

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (17 1/3 ounce) box puff pastry
4 pieces salmon (4-6 ounces each)
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup pesto sauce (purchased)
2 tomatoes, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Cut 4 pieces of puff pastry so that each is just larger than your salmon pieces.
  • On a foil-lined baking sheet, place to four pieces of pastry and the four pieces of salmon.
  • Be sure they are not touching.
  • Sprinkle each piece of salmon with 1 Tablespoon to sliced almonds.
  • Bake for 10 minutes or until pastry is golden brown.
  • Remove pastry from oven and return salmon to oven for another 2-5 minutes or until cooked through.
  • To serve, place a piece of puff pastry on a plate.
  • Top with 1 tablespoon of pesto.
  • Top pesto with 2 slices of tomato each.
  • Top the tomatoes with the salmon and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 720.9, Fat 49.8, SaturatedFat 12.1, Sodium 309, Carbohydrate 59, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 2.8, Protein 10.7

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality salmon. This will ensure that your dish is as flavorful as possible.
  • Don't overcook the salmon. Salmon is a delicate fish, so it's important to cook it until it is just cooked through. Overcooked salmon will be dry and tough.
  • Be careful when handling the puff pastry. Puff pastry is a delicate dough, so it's important to handle it gently. If you overwork the dough, it will become tough.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the puff pastry. This will help to prevent the dough from tearing.
  • Bake the salmon in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the salmon cooks evenly.
  • Let the salmon rest before serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the fish, resulting in a more flavorful dish.

Conclusion:

Salmon with puff pastry and pesto is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. With its flaky salmon, crispy puff pastry, and flavorful pesto, this dish is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish, give salmon with puff pastry and pesto a try. You won't be disappointed!

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