Easy Salmon en Croute

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   Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil.

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   Sear the salmon in the skillet for about 3 minutes on each side with a sprinkle of salt.

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   Remove from the pan.

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   Stretch the puff pastry to make a wide rectangle, using the flour to help the pastry not stick to your board or counter.

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   Cut into 4 pieces.

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   Onto each piece of pastry, arrange 1/4 of the brie, a piece of salmon, and 1 tablespoon mustard.

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   Then gently pull the pastry over the salmon to make a pouch, using your fingers to pinch the edges together.

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   Turn the pouches over and set seam side down on a baking sheet prepared with cooking spray or parchment paper.

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   Sprinkle the tops of the pastry with salt.

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    Bake the salmon for 1520 minutes until the puff pastry is golden and puffy.

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    Serve with your favorite green vegetable, and extra mustard if youd like.

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    Enjoy!

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    Notes: 1.

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    One sheet of puff pastry should allow 3 to 4 portions depending on the size of your salmon pieces.

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    If you think you wont have enough, use 2 sheets of pastry if needed.

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    2.

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    To leave the salmon skin on or not is up to you!

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    Pull the skin off before wrapping the salmon if youre not a huge fan, or buy skinless filets.

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    3.

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    These can be made a few days in advance and baked right before youd like to eat.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.