Salmon en Croute

Salmon en Croute

Well at least my version of en Croute; i looked at all the recipes and thought i can put my spin on this.

Ingredients

2 8 to inch fillets of Salmon

Puff pastry dough, pre made, much easier

1 6 to 8oz package of cream cheese at room temp

1 pint of mushrooms of choice, diced

1 1/2 teaspoons whole grain Dijon mustard

1 egg, mixed with a bit of water 

Olive oil

Bunches of the following fresh herbs, diced

Chives

Italian Parsley

Dill

Thyme

Tarragon

2 teaspoons Lemon Zest

4 cloves of Garlic, diced

1/4 teaspoon Turmeric

1/4 teaspoon ground Chipotle Chili pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground Ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground Seeds of Paradise

Salt to taste

Directions

Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees

Clean Salmon and set aside.

Place mushrooms and Olive oil in skillet and brown the mushrooms. Right before you are to remove from heat add whole grain mustard and toss. Set aside

Roll out pastry dough on parchment line cookie sheet

In a bowl place the following: Cream cheese, fresh herbs, garlic, lemon zest and spices.  Mix well.

Place one of the Salmon fillets on pastry, to one side.

Next spread half the cream cheese mixture on top of fillet.

Place the other Salmon Fillet on top, spread the balance of the cream cheese mixture, followed by the mushrooms.

Fold pastry over the top, roll up and crimp edges to close.  I have been told i need to work on by presentation with my pastries.  I am working on it, i am concerned with the taste first.

Place in oven and back for 25 minutes, remove brush with egg wash and return to the oven for another 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.  

Remove, let rest for 5 to 10 minutes, then slice and serve. 

Serve with Cucumber and Tomato Dill salad.

Enjoy Cooking.