Salmon and Asparagus Puff Pastry Parcels.
Nothing heralds Spring for me than the arrival of asparagus in the shops and markets around Easter time. While it’s in season we will eat it every week with pasta, as a side dish and in vegetable tarts, which made me think of this combination. Salmon always goes well with asparagus so rather than make a large tart I decided to make ‘carrés feuilletés’.
Carres feuilletes are basically squares of all butter puff pastry arranged in an envelope shape. Popular fillings are goat cheese, spinach, mushrooms and courgettes and you can often buy them ready to be reheated. However, I think that these are so easy and versatile that they are best made fresh at home.
I used 3 fresh salmon fillets which I poached in milk until just cooked but you could used tinned salmon for the puff pastry parcels. Mix ricotta cheese with some basil pesto then flake the salmon and fold into the cheese mixture.
To assemble the puff pastry parcels use a packet of all butter ready rolled rectangle of puff pastry. Trim into one large square and then into 4 smaller squares. Place the pastry on baking parchment and divide the filling between the pieces. I find it’s easier to shape the filling into a square with the corners pointing to the middle of the sides of the pastry square. Now, when you fold the sides in it will be easier to get a neat shape. Top with blanched asparagus spears, brush the pastry with beaten egg and cook at 220 C for about 25 minutes until puffed and golden.
These Salmon and Asparagus Puff Pastry Parcels are delicious hot for lunch or dinner or perfect cold on a picnic too. There are so many variations it’s easy to satisfy the whole family.
Another French favourite is Quiche Lorraine, perfect for picnics too.
What would you put in yours?
If you want a decadent treat then try my Duck terrine with Asparagus
Other salmon recipes
- Salmon and Avocado Parcels
- Smoked Salmon Mac and Cheese
- Honey Garlic Salmon
- Seafood en Papillotte
- Seafood Gratin
- Salmon Timbales
- Blanquette de la Mer
- Seafood Lasagne
Salmon and Asparagus Puff Pastry Parcels
Ingredients
- 400 G Salmon fillets, poached and flaked
- 240 G Ready made puff pastry
- 8 Small asparagus spears Blanched
- 100 G Ricotta cheese
- 4 teaspoon Basil pesto
- Seasoning
- Beaten egg to glaze
Instructions
- Line 2 baking sheets with baking parchment and heat the oven to 220c.
- Mix together ricotta with pesto and seasoning and fold in the salmon.
- Roll out the pastry into 4 squares and place on the baking sheets.
- Divide the salmon mixture between the pastry squares in a square shape so that it is opposite to the pastry square.
- Carefully fold in the edges like an envelope and brush with the beaten egg and adding the asparagus.
- Bake for about 25 minutes until well risen and golden.
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Amanda
Thanks Jessica. We have asparagus in the shops now but Easter time would be great.
Amanda
Thanks Vicky. They always go down well.
Amanda
Thanks Jenni. They are so good for entertaining.
Amanda
Thanks Sabrina!
Amanda
Thanks Jacque. They are perfect for brunch!
Jacque Hastert
These would be perfect for a Sunday brunch menu! I love how easy they are to prepare 🙂
Sabrina
I love that you added ricotta cheese to these! Such a perfect blend of flavors all in one little puff.
Jenni LeBaron
You had me at puff pastry! These look so elegant. They would be perfect for a fancy brunch.
Vicky
These are not only delicious, but they are so pretty! I would be proud to serve them to guests as a appetizer or small bite. Love the combo of the salmon and puff pastry!
Jessica Formicola
These parcels totally have me yearning for spring! They would be great to serve at Easter brunch!
Amanda
Thanks Jacqui. They really are yummy!
Amanda
Thanks Deanna. They are perfect for a brunch and so quick to assemble.
Deanna
These puffs look amazing! I love the combo of flavors they have! I'm thinking this would be amazing on the monthly brunch I host!
Jacqueline Debono
These puff pastry parcels look divine. I think the asparagus are a great finishing touch. and the filling sounds yummy! Def want to give these a try!
Amanda
Thanks Amy. I have experimented a lot with these but this version is so easy but still pretty enough for entertaining.
Amy Nash
These have such an easy elegance to them! I love all the ingredients in this dish but have never put them together in this way, but I think they would be perfect for a Mother's Day Brunch!