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Salmon Wellington – Salmon en Croute

Last updated on October 1, 2019. Originally posted on February 12, 2019 By Beth Neels 22 Comments

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Salmon Wellington is an easy, elegant dinner for Date Night or Valentine’s Day! This Salmon Wellington has a punch of flavor from a horseradish- dill sauce!

whole salmon wellington with heart cut out decoration
Salmon Wellington

Table Of Contents
  • What is Salmon en Croute, or Salmon Wellington?
  • Salmon is a Superfood!!
  • Can You Freeze Salmon Wellington?
  • How to Easily Prepare Phyllo Sheets
  • How to Make Salmon en Croute
  • Additional Popular Salmon Dishes
  • Tools I Use to Make Salmon Wellington
  • Recipe
  • Salmon Wellington - Salmon en Croute
  • Ingredients
  • For Horseradish Dill Sauce
  • Instructions
  • For Horseradish Dill Sauce
  • Video
  • Nutrition

I always like to treat my Valentine to a special dinner on Valentine’s Day! This Salmon Wellington does not disappoint! He asked if we could have it the next day (or every day), too! It is also great for a special dinner party!

What is Salmon en Croute, or Salmon Wellington?

Technically you can make just about anything “en croute”. En croute is a French culinary term that simply means wrapped in pastry and baked. The pastry can be a pie crust or a phyllo sheets or puff pastry.

These pies were a staple food in the castles of the middle ages. The term cannot be traced to the Arthur Wellesley, the first duke of Wellington and was a staple French dish, so the theory is it was a “patriotic rebranding” of the popular dish.

whole salmon wellington on green platter

Depending on the size of your filets, the salmon will only take about 15-20 minutes to bake! With the help of some frozen spinach and a quick horseradish dill aioli, the entire time you will be slaving over dinner is about 30 minutes!

Salmon is a Superfood!!

slice of Salmon wellington on pink plate

Not only will you be making your Valentine a special treat, you will be contributing to their good health too!

We have all heard that we should add more salmon to our diets. Why? Salmon is high in omega-3 fatty acids, which is great for your heart and eyes. Salmon is very high in protein and has large amounts of B12, Selenium, B6 and Vitamin D. Due to our sedentary, inside life styles in this day and age, it is estimated that roughly 42% of Americans don’t get enough Vitamin D!

Can You Freeze Salmon Wellington?

salmon wellington on green plate with antique crotched placemat

You can freeze uncooked salmon wellington and keep it for 2-3 months in the freezer. Freeze it whole, on a baking sheet, once frozen, wrap it in plastic wrap and then in freezer paper. When you are ready to serve, place in oven and bake for approximately 45 minutes.

How to Easily Prepare Phyllo Sheets

whole salmon en croute on green antique platter

The easiest way to make the phyllo wrap is to spray between the sheets with non stick spray. It is faster and also you risk less damage to the sheets, as opposed to brushing with melted butter, or oil.

This is a great article regarding proper practices to ensure your phyllo wrap is perfectly crispy and flaky!

How to Make Salmon en Croute

  1. Remove the skin from salmon with a sharp filet knife.
  2. Break egg into bowl and whisk.
  3. Trimmed salmon fillet. Egg broken into bowl.

  4. Add ingredients for aioli in small bowl.
  5. Mix.
  6. Aioli ingredients added to small bowl. Mixed aioli.

  7. Spray between 5 phyllo sheets with non stick spray, or brush with melted butter. Lay Salmon on phyllo. Top with spinach and aioli.

Salmon placed on phyllo dough with spinach and aioli.

salmon wellington rolled up, before baking

Close up phyllo, package style, and seal edge with egg wash. Brush egg wash on top. Bake 15-20 minutes at 400°F. Let rest at least 5 minutes before cutting.

salmon wellington cut in half to reveal the salmon and spinach filling inside

Look at how crispy that phyllo dough is! Flaky! And the salmon is done to a perfect medium rare! (Use an thermometer to check the salmon for doneness.) It should be around 115-120°F, it will continue to cook in the pastry, while resting!

slice of salmon en croute on blue plate

That is how easy it is to make your own Salmon Wellington! Treat your Valentine to something super special! Make them this Salmon Wellington!

Additional Popular Salmon Dishes

  • Garlic Scapes Salmon
  • Garlic and Rosemary Salmon
  • Salmon Balls
  • Salmon with Passion Fruit and Leeks

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Tools I Use to Make Salmon Wellington

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  • phyllo sheets
  • cutting board
  • plastic cutting board to skin salmon on
  • pizza cutter to cut phyllo

Enjoy! And have fun cooking!

Xoxo,

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slice of salmon wellington on blue plate
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Salmon Wellington - Salmon en Croute

Salmon Wellington is an easy, elegant dinner for Date Night or Valentine’s Day! This Salmon Wellington has a punch of flavor from a horseradish- dill sauce!
Course entree, Main Course
Cuisine European
Keyword salmon en croute,, salmon wellington,
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 386kcal
Author Beth Neels

Ingredients

  • 1 lb salmon filet
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup fresh frozen or canned spinach
  • 5 sheets phyllo dough
  • non stick spray or melted butter

For Horseradish Dill Sauce

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • tbsp horseradish
  • 1/2 tsp dill
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • salt to taste
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F
  • Remove skin from salmon with a sharp filet knife.
  • Beat egg in bowl.
  • Drain and squeeze water from spinach.
  • Be sure you have everything else ready, before opening phyllo sheets. Lay five phyllo sheets on cutting board. Immediately cover with plastic wrap and a damp towel. 
  • Pull plastic and towel away from half of the sheet, leaving the other half covered. Spray between each sheet with non stick spray, or brush with melted butter. Recover that side and do the same on the second side.
  • Lay Salmon on phyllo sheet, leaving about 3 inches, so that you can fold up packet and seal. Top with spinach and about 3-4 tablespoons sauce. Fold the dough around the salmon, package style. Seal together seams with egg wash and press together. Cut off excess dough. Excess dough can be used to decorate the top of the wellington.
  • Place salmon seam side down, on a baking sheet, sprayed with non stick spray. Brush top with egg wash.
  • Bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 115°F. Let rest 5-10 minutes before cutting.

For Horseradish Dill Sauce

  • Mix all ingredients in small bowl. Set aside.

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 327mg | Potassium: 723mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 4680IU | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 2.6mg
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Originally published 1/22/19

Filed Under: Baking, Entree, Grocer to Table, Seafood and Fish

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. April

    February 06, 2019 at 3:06 pm

    5 stars
    We love salmon! I have never made it like this before! I know that my husband is going to love it because he is crazy about horseradish! Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
    • Binky

      February 06, 2019 at 4:09 pm

      Thank you for stopping by April! I hope he enjoys it as much as we did! Let me know!

      Reply
  2. Noelle

    February 12, 2019 at 1:52 pm

    5 stars
    A great new way to cook Salmon! Will be trying soon, thank you πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Binky

      February 12, 2019 at 2:33 pm

      It is simply delicious! I think you will enjoy! Thank you Noelle!

      Reply
  3. Dannii

    February 12, 2019 at 2:04 pm

    5 stars
    We used to have this so much when I was a kid – it was a real treat. I will have to try making it myself.

    Reply
    • Binky

      February 12, 2019 at 2:34 pm

      It really is a treat! I haven’t made it in so long! Looking at it makes me want to go out and buy more salmon, but it’s too cold out! Thanks Dannii!

      Reply
  4. Suzy

    February 12, 2019 at 2:12 pm

    I love that you included step photos! I’ll be making this soon

    Reply
    • Binky

      February 12, 2019 at 2:35 pm

      I always include the step by step photos to make it easier for you! Thank you Suzy!!!

      Reply
  5. Cind

    February 12, 2019 at 2:19 pm

    5 stars
    My kids are crazy about salmon so I think this will go over well. Looks delish!

    Reply
    • Binky

      February 12, 2019 at 2:36 pm

      Thank you Cind! Let me know how they like it!

      Reply
  6. Pam

    February 12, 2019 at 2:34 pm

    5 stars
    What a gorgeous and delicious looking dish! We love salmon around here, and this is perfect for a special meal.

    Reply
    • Binky

      February 12, 2019 at 2:38 pm

      It really is! It is so delicious! Thanks so much for stopping by Pam!

      Reply
  7. Julie

    February 12, 2019 at 4:45 pm

    5 stars
    I LOVE salmon and this Salmon Wellington looks so cozy for a cold winter day. Another great recipe!

    Reply
    • Binky

      February 13, 2019 at 3:08 pm

      Thank you so much Julie! I really would like to make some tonight! Hence, I have no salmon! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  8. Lesli Schwartz

    February 12, 2019 at 5:55 pm

    5 stars
    Such a beautiful and romantic dish! The salmon holds up so well in the phyllo dough! Have you ever tried it with puff pastry dough?

    Reply
    • Binky

      February 13, 2019 at 3:07 pm

      I have. I prefer it, just because of the ease of the product, but could not locate any, so used the phyllo. Both would be equally as good! Thanks Lesli!

      Reply
  9. Patty

    February 13, 2019 at 4:07 am

    5 stars
    This salmon Wellington looks scrumptious and so perfectly cooked, mouthwatering! We love salmon so much and in any way in my family, will make your recipe for our Sunday dinner, yum in anticipation!

    Reply
    • Binky

      February 13, 2019 at 3:04 pm

      Thank you so much, my friend! I certainly appreciate that! Let me know how you like it!

      Reply
  10. Ramona

    February 13, 2019 at 11:03 am

    5 stars
    What a great idea for Valentines – great flavours, superb dish. I love everything about this dish. Beautiful πŸ˜‰

    Reply
    • Binky

      February 13, 2019 at 3:03 pm

      Thanks so much Ramona! We really enjoy it!

      Reply
  11. Brian Jones

    February 14, 2019 at 2:38 am

    5 stars
    Well, look at that, what a lovely idea. I’ve never seen this done with phyllo pastry before and I love it, must give it a try!

    Reply
    • Binky

      February 14, 2019 at 10:31 am

      It is so very delicious, Brian! I love phyllo pastry, as well! Let me know if you like it! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply

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