Salmon En Croute is a classic French dish featuring a fillet of salmon wrapped in puff pastry. The result is a buttery, flaky crust that perfectly complements the tender salmon inside. This recipe is sure to impress your guests at any special occasion or holiday meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon fillet
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Season salmon fillet with salt and pepper.
- Spread Dijon mustard over the salmon fillet.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly over the mustard.
- Roll out puff pastry and place salmon in the center.
- Fold pastry over salmon, sealing the edges with egg wash.
- Brush the top of the pastry with more egg wash.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until pastry is golden brown and salmon is cooked through.
