Fancy Pants Salmon Recipe

Name: Fancy Pants Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil); 4 skinless salmon fillets; Salt and pepper; 1/2 pound button mushrooms, thinly sliced; 1 or 2 small leeks, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced into half-moons on an angle, cleaned, and dried; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves; 1 sheet frozen puff pastry dough, 11 x 17, or 2 smaller sheetsdepends on the brand, defrosted; All-purpose flour; 1 egg, lightly beaten with a splash of water

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil)
4 skinless salmon fillets
Salt and pepper
1/2 pound button mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 or 2 small leeks, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced into half-moons on an angle, cleaned, and dried
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves
1 sheet frozen puff pastry dough, 11 x 17, or 2 smaller sheetsdepends on the brand, defrosted
All-purpose flour
1 egg, lightly beaten with a splash of water

1
Preheat the oven to 400F.
2
Place a large skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon of the EVOO.
3
Season the fish with salt and pepper and sear for a minute on each side.
4
Remove the fish and reserve.
5
Add the remaining tablespoon of EVOO to the skillet.
6
Add the mushrooms and brown for 5 to 6 minutes, then add the leeks and cook until they are softened, 2 to 3 minutes more.
7
Season the mushrooms with salt and pepper, then add the mustard, cream, and tarragon to the skillet.
8
Bring up to a bubble, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer until thickened, 3 minutes.
9
Remove from the heat and let cool.
10
Roll out the puff pastry with a little flour on a large work area.
11
Quarter a large sheet or halve two smaller sheets.
12
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the rectangles of dough on it.
13
Divide the mushroom cream sauce among the rectangles of dough, making a small pile in the middle of each.
14
Place a piece of seared fish on top of the sauce and fold the edges of the dough up around the fillet.
15
Trim the excess dough.
16
Use the egg wash to secure the seam, then place the fish seam side down on the lined baking sheet.
17
Cut a few slits in the top of each pastry parcel.
18
Brush them with the egg wash and transfer to the oven.
19
Bake until the pastry is puffed and golden, about 15 to 20 minutes.
20
Serve immediately.

413

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil), 4 skinless salmon fillets, Salt and pepper, 1/2 pound button mushrooms, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Fancy Pants Salmon falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Fancy Pants Salmon

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Variations & substitutions

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