Pesto and Salmon Parcels

Thrifty puff pastry parcels topped with salmon fillets and sun-dried tomato pesto, served alongside a quick vegetable rice mix.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 752 kcals 3008 kcals
Carbohydrates 55 grams 220 grams
Fat 43 grams 172 grams
Protein 33 grams 132 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
320
g
Puff Pastry
frozen, ready-rolled, 1 pack
CondimentsSauces
2
tbsp
Dairy
1
tsp
Milk
full-fat or semi-skimmed
Fruits
1
tsp
Lemon Juice
freshly squeezed
GrainsCereals
1
1
Plain Flour
for dusting
400
g
Rice
frozen, cooked
NutsSeeds
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
handful
Basil Leaves
fresh, to garnish
Seafood
500
g
Salmon Fillets
frozen, skinless, 4 pieces of 125g each
Vegetables
200
g

Steps

  • Thaw the puff pastry and salmon for 2 hours at room temperature or overnight in the fridge.
  • Preheat the oven to 220°C and place a baking tray inside to heat.
  • Cut the unrolled pastry into four equal rectangles on a floured surface and place 5ml of pesto onto each.
  • Halve the salmon fillets widthways and place two halves onto each pastry rectangle over the pesto.
  • Brush edges with milk, fold over to create open parcels, pinch corners, season with lemon and pepper.
  • Bake the parcels on the preheated tray for 20-25 minutes until golden and salmon is cooked.
  • Microwave the rice until hot and boil the vegetables for 2-3 minutes, then drain and combine.
  • Divide the rice among plates, top with a salmon parcel, and garnish with basil.