Description
Baked Salmon Pockets are a delightful blend of flaky salmon and vibrant veggies enveloped in golden, crispy puff pastry. This easy-to-make dish comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Each bite is a flavor explosion complemented by fresh ingredients, creating a dish that’s both impressive and satisfying. Serve these pockets warm and enjoy the compliments that come your way!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6 oz) skinless salmon fillets
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 4 oz cream cheese
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (or 1 tbsp dried)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into squares.
- In a bowl, mix chopped salmon, spinach, cream cheese, lemon zest, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Place filling in the center of each pastry square, fold diagonally to form triangles, and pinch edges to seal.
- Arrange on the baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baked salmon pocket (140g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg