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Salmon in Puff pastry plated with lime cream
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Salmon in Puff Pastry

Easy and elegant!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 633kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb salmon fillet skinless, boneless
  • 1 package puff pastry
  • 2 limes + more for garnish if desired
  • 1 bulb fennel divided
  • 1 cup low fat sour cream
  • 1 egg whisked

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Trim ends of fennel bulb. Trim outer layer if it is blemished. Cut vertically down the center. Remove the core in a V shape at the bottom of the bulb. Slice the bulb halves thinly, horizontally.
  • Wash and zest the limes.
  • Lay or roll out the puff pastry in a rectangle large enough to wrap the fillet and seal.
  • Center salmon fillet on the puff pastry. Sprinkle zest from first lime over salmon. Top with ¾ of the fennel slices. Squeeze juice of first lime over the fennel.
  • Close up the puff pastry edges. Wet the edges if you need to to make it seal.
  • Cover baking sheet with parchment paper. Place pastry on the pan, sealed side down.
  • Bake at 400 degrees about 40 minutes.
  • While salmon is baking, heat the remaining fennel in a non stick frying pan over medium low heat about 12 minutes till it is soft.
  • Put sour cream, fennel, zest of 2nd lime and juice of 2nd lime in a blender and blend til smooth. Reserve to serve on the side.
  • When salmon is done slice the puff pastry package into 4 equal portions and serve.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 633kcal | Carbohydrates: 34.7g | Protein: 31.4g | Fat: 40.7g | Saturated Fat: 10.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 82.3mg | Sodium: 274mg | Potassium: 789mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 3g