Cherry & Dennis Helper Habitat
Salmon and Spinach Puff Pastry Parcels
三文魚菠菜酥皮包
Recipe overview
Salmon and Spinach Puff Pastry Parcels is a practical Western home dish for a Hong Kong household, with a clear sequence for reliable results.
01
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 600 g salmon fillet
- 1 pack frozen puff pastry sheet
- 200 g Spinach
- 100 g feta cheese
Seasoning
- 2 clove garlic
- 1 piece egg
- 1 piece lemons
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
02
Tools
- knife
- cutting board
- frying pan
- mixing bowl
- rolling pin
- baking tray
- baking paper
- pastry brush
- oven
- oven mitts
- timer
- serving plate
03
Steps
Step 1
Preheat oven
Preheat the oven to 200°C and line the tray with baking paper.
Step 2
Prepare ingredients
Thaw the puff pastry in the refrigerator until pliable and lay it flat after removing the packaging; divide the salmon into four equal portions, pat dry and keep separate to prevent cross-contamination.
Step 3
Sauté
Cook Spinach, garlic, olive oil over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring until softened or aromatic without scorching.
Step 4
Drain
Drain Spinach thoroughly and shake off excess water gently without crushing.
Step 5
Mix
Combine Spinach, feta cheese in a bowl until evenly distributed with no clumps.
Step 6
Season
Coat salmon fillet, salt, Black pepper, lemons evenly so every surface receives the seasoning.
Step 7
Arrange ingredients
Arrange frozen puff pastry sheet, salmon fillet, Spinach, feta cheese in an even single layer with space for heat to circulate.
Step 8
Assemble
Assemble frozen puff pastry sheet, salmon fillet, Spinach, feta cheese in serving order and divide evenly into four portions without crushing.
Step 9
Mix
Combine egg in a bowl until evenly distributed with no clumps.
Step 10
Add ingredients
Add egg, frozen puff pastry sheet and spread evenly so the ingredients remain in the correct state for this step.
Step 11
Bake
Place frozen puff pastry sheet, salmon fillet in the centre of the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes and check promptly at the stated time.
Step 12
Rest
Remove frozen puff pastry sheet, salmon fillet from heat and rest for 5 minutes so heat and juices settle.
Common mistakes
- Do not skip draining or drying, or the finished dish may become watery.
- Check doneness at the stated time and avoid overcooking seafood.
Tips
Measure every ingredient before heating for a smoother workflow.
On the first attempt, taste with the employer and note the family preference.
