Spinach and Mozzarella Pastry Baked Salmon - recipe

As much as I adore classic salmon with potatoes, I'm always on the lookout for new recipes that offer a fresh take on this beloved dish. Scrolling through Instagram's quick food videos, I stumbled upon a tantalizing idea: pastry baked salmon. Eager to experiment, I decided to recreate this recipe at home, adding a delightful twist to our salmon repertoire. 

Ingredients:

Three boneless salmon fillets

1 ready-to-use pastry roll

1 mozzarella cheese ball

1 onion

1 handful of fresh spinach leaves

2 tbsp creme fraiche

spices: fish mix, herb blend, paprika powder, garlic powder to taste

Method:

1) Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit) and line a baking dish with parchment paper. Unroll the pastry dough and place it in the prepared baking dish. 

 2) Arrange the salmon fillets evenly on top of the pastry dough.

 3) In a skillet, gently sauté the chopped onion and spinach leaves with creme fraiche until the mixture is fragrant and the spinach is wilted. Season with your preferred spices, such as fish mix, herbs, paprika powder, and garlic powder.

 4) Spoon the spinach and onion mixture over the salmon fillets, ensuring an even distribution. Slice the mozzarella cheese ball into thin slices and layer them on top of the spinach mixture.

5) Using a knife, cut the pastry dough into strips as shown in the picture. Carefully lay one strip of dough over the filling at a time, weaving them together to create a braided effect.

Brush the pastry with oil and sprinkle dried herbs on top for added flavor and visual appeal.

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 45 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the salmon is cooked through.

6) Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Slice into portions and enjoy your delectable spinach and mozzarella pastry baked salmon with a side salad. 

Enjoy!