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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 2
Prepare the Salmon
Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Add Pesto
Spread a generous amount of basil pesto on top of each salmon fillet.
- 4
Prepare the Puff Pastry
Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into two equal rectangles.
- 5
Wrap the Salmon
Place each salmon fillet on a pastry rectangle. Fold the pastry over the salmon and seal the edges by pressing with a fork.
- 6
Brush with Egg Wash
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and milk. Brush the mixture over the top of each pastry-wrapped salmon.
- 7
Add Breadcrumbs
Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top of the egg-washed pastry for added texture.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and flaky.
- 9
Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your Filet de Saumon en Croûte!
