Description
This Spinach Feta Salmon in Phyllo is a delicious and elegant dish featuring tender salmon fillets wrapped in crispy, buttery phyllo dough filled with a creamy spinach and feta mixture. Perfect for a sophisticated dinner or special occasion, it balances rich flavors with a delightful flaky texture.
Ingredients
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Salmon and Filling
- 1 lb salmon, skin removed
- 3 oz fresh spinach
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
Phyllo and Topping
- 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 the salmon parcels.
- Sauté Filling: Heat a skillet over medium heat with a splash of oil. Add the minced shallot and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened. Add the fresh spinach and cook until wilted. Transfer this mixture to a bowl and allow it to cool slightly.
- Mix Filling: To the cooled spinach and shallot mixture, add the softened cream cheese, crumbled feta, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the mixture is well combined and creamy.
- Prepare Phyllo Layers: Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and lightly brush it with melted butter. Place another sheet on top and repeat until you have layered 3 sheets. Repeat this for the second salmon fillet.
- Assemble Parcels: Place one salmon fillet in the center of each phyllo stack. Spoon half of the spinach-feta filling over each salmon piece. Fold all sides of the phyllo over the salmon to form a parcel. Brush the top and sides with melted butter and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
- Bake: Place the parcels on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the phyllo is golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- Use thawed phyllo dough kept covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out while assembling.
- You can substitute fresh spinach with frozen spinach, thoroughly drained and squeezed dry.
- To add extra flavor, try incorporating garlic into the spinach mixture.
- If you prefer a crisper crust, brush an additional layer of butter on the parcels halfway through baking.
- Sesame seeds can be replaced with poppy seeds or omitted if desired.
- Serve with a fresh side salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parcel
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
