Salmon en Croute

Salmon and spinach elegantly wrapped in pastry creates an entree that is perfect for entertaining.


Salmon en Croute


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Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1  10-ounce package  frozen chopped spinachOn Sale
  • 2    green onions, slicedOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  butter or margarineOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  fine dry seasoned bread crumbsOn Sale
  • 1    beaten egg yolkOn Sale
  • 2  3/4-pound  skinless salmon fillets (3/4 to 1 inch thick)On Sale
  • 1/2  of a 17.3-ounce package (1 sheet)  frozen puff pastry, thawedOn Sale
  • 1    beaten eggOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  waterOn Sale
  •     Cucumber-Dill Sauce or Blender Hollandaise Sauce (see recipes below)On Sale

Directions
1.
For filling, cook spinach according to package directions. Drain well, pressing out excess liquid. In a skillet cook the green onions in butter or margarine until tender but not brown. Stir in bread crumbs and egg yolk, then stir in spinach.
2.
In a large skillet bring 2 cups water just to boiling. Carefully add fish. Return just to boiling, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer gently for 2 minutes (fish will not be done). Remove fish from water. Pat fish dry with paper towels.
3.
On a floured surface roll pastry into a rectangle about 4 inches longer than length of a fillet. Lay fillets side by side; measure width. Roll pastry to twice the width plus 2 inches.
4.
To assemble, transfer to an ungreased 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan. On half of the rectangle, spread half of the filling to within 1 inch of edges. Top with fish, then with remaining filling. Combine egg and water, then brush some onto pastry edges. Bring pastry over fish. Seal edges with the tines of a fork. Brush top with remaining egg mixture. Bake in a 400 degree F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden. Serve with sauce. Makes 6 servings.

Cucumber-Dill Sauce
In a small mixing bowl combine 1/3 cup finely chopped, seeded, peeled cucumber, 1/4 cup plain yogurt, 1/4 cup reduced-calorie mayonnaise or salad dressing, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1/4 teaspoon dried dillweed. Stir until well blended. If desired, cover and chill to blend the flavors before serving. Makes 3/4 cup. Nutrition Information per 1 tablespoon serving: 20 calories, 0 g protein, 33 mg. sodium, 2 g fat, and 0 mg cholesterol.

Blender Hollandaise Sauce
In a saucepan heat 1/2 cup butter or margarine, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and dash ground red pepper until butter is melted and the mixture is almost boiling. Remove from heat. Place 3 egg yolks in a blender container. Cover and blend for 5 seconds. Through the opening in the lid or with lid ajar, and with blender on high speed, gradually add butter mixture. Blend about 30 seconds more or until thick and fluffy, stopping to scrape sides as needed. Serve immediately. Makes 1 cup.

Nutrition information
Calories 410, Total Fat 24 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Monounsaturated Fat 4 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 136 mg, Sodium 452 mg, Carbohydrate 19 g, Total Sugar 1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 7%, Calcium 8%, Iron 8%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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