Description
A delicious and elegant Spinach Feta Salmon wrapped in crisp, buttery phyllo dough, combining tender salmon fillets with a creamy spinach and feta filling, perfect for a flavorful main course.
Ingredients
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Salmon and Filling
- 1 lb salmon skin removed
- 3 oz fresh spinach
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta
- 1 shallot minced
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
Phyllo Dough and Toppings
- 6 sheets phyllo dough
- 4 oz butter melted
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Sauté the filling: In a skillet over medium heat, add a splash of oil and sauté the minced shallot for 2 to 3 minutes until softened, then add the fresh spinach and cook until wilted. Transfer this mixture to a bowl and let it cool slightly.
- Mix the filling: Add the softened cream cheese, crumbled feta, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the cooled spinach mixture and stir until well combined and creamy.
- Prepare the phyllo: Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and lightly brush with melted butter. Layer another sheet on top and butter again, repeating until you have three layers. Repeat this layering for the second salmon fillet as well.
- Assemble the parcels: Place one salmon fillet in the center of the prepared phyllo layers, then top with half of the spinach-feta mixture. Fold in all sides of the phyllo over the salmon to create a secure parcel. Brush the entire parcel with melted butter and sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Repeat with the second fillet and filling.
- Bake: Place the parcels on the lined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the phyllo is golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach for the best flavor and texture. Frozen spinach should be thoroughly drained if used as a substitute.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to easily mix with other ingredients and create a creamy filling.
- Handle phyllo dough carefully as it is delicate and dries out quickly; keep it covered with a damp cloth when not in use.
- Brush the phyllo generously with melted butter for a crisp and flaky texture.
- Sesame seeds add a nice crunch and nutty flavor but can be omitted if preferred or if allergic.
- Serve immediately after baking for best texture, or reheat gently to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parcel
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
