Appetizing and visually appealing, the puff pastries with salmon and dill are a delightful finger food to share on special occasions and beyond.
They are puff pastry braids filled with a thin layer of butter, slices of smoked salmon, and dill. A very simple preparation, but, moreover, rich in flavor, which lends itself well to being served as a starter or appetizer or as a tempting second course in a family lunch or dinner.
This is a versatile and easy-to-make recipe. You’ll just need to divide the puff pastry, fill one half, seal it with the other, and cut it into strips, which will be twisted. In just a few minutes, you will have prepared delicious puff pastries, also a feast for the eyes!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 12
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 270.41 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 19.03 (g) of which sugars 0.53 (g)
- Proteins 7.49 (g)
- Fat 18.31 (g) of which saturated 3.53 (g)of which unsaturated 13.99 (g)
- Fibers 0.65 (g)
- Sodium 413.22 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 48 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Puff Pastries with Salmon and Dill
- 2 rolls puff pastry
- 7 oz smoked salmon
- 2 tbsps dill
- 1 bunch parsley
- 1.4 oz butter
- 1 egg yolk
Preparation of Puff Pastries with Salmon and Dill
Roll out the puff pastry rectangles and cut them in half.
Brush one half of the pastries with butter and fill them with slices of smoked salmon and dill.
Then, cover with the other half of the puff pastry, pressing the edges well.
With a thin-tipped knife, cut strips 0.8 inches wide. Then, twist each strip onto itself to form spirals.
Place the puff pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and brush them with the slightly beaten egg yolk.
Finally, decorate the surface with some more dill and freshly chopped parsley.
Bake in a preheated oven at 392°F for 25 minutes, until they are golden brown.
Serve the puff pastries with salmon and dill either hot or warm.
Suggestions
You can replace the butter with a spreadable cream or creamy cheese (2 tablespoons for each half of puff pastry).
Storage
The puff pastries with salmon and dill can be stored for 2 days in the fridge, in a sealed airtight container. Reheat them in the oven at 302°F for 7-8 minutes before serving.
