Salmon en croûte recipe | Jamie Oliver salmon recipes (2024)

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Salmon en croûte

Spinach-stuffed crust & cheesy sauce

Salmon en croûte recipe | Jamie Oliver salmon recipes (2)

Spinach-stuffed crust & cheesy sauce

“I couldn’t resist the opportunity to go a bit retro and include my version of salmon en croûte here – it’s such a nostalgic dish for many of us, and making it yourself is not only super-satisfying, it creates a brilliantly exciting centrepiece. ”

Serves 8

Cooks In1 hour 10 minutes plus cooling

DifficultyNot too tricky

ChristmasSalmonSpinach

Nutrition per serving
  • Calories 657 33%

  • Fat 43.5g 62%

  • Saturates 14.8g 74%

  • Sugars 7.1g 8%

  • Salt 1.2g 20%

  • Protein 37.3g 75%

  • Carbs 36.7g 14%

  • Fibre 2.9g -

Of an adult's reference intake

recipe adapted from

Jamie Oliver's Christmas Cookbook

By Jamie Oliver

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Ingredients

  • 2 onions
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • olive oil
  • 50 g unsalted butter
  • ½ a bunch of fresh oregano (15g)
  • 1 kg frozen chopped spinach
  • 1 x 375 g packet of all-butter puff pastry (cold)
  • 1 x 1 kg side of salmon, skin off, pin-boned (ask your fishmonger for a fillet from the top end of the fish) , from sustainable sources
  • 1 large free-range egg
  • SAUCE
  • 1 leek
  • 50 g sun-dried tomatoes
  • 100 ml white wine
  • 1 tablespoon plain flour , plus extra for dusting
  • 250 ml semi-skimmed milk
  • 50 g Red Leicester cheese
  • cayenne pepper

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recipe adapted from

Jamie Oliver's Christmas Cookbook

By Jamie Oliver

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Method

  1. Peel and finely slice the onions and garlic, then place in a large pan on a medium heat with 1 tablespoon of oil and half the butter. Pick in the oregano leaves and cook for 10 minutes, stirring regularly.
  2. Add the spinach and cook for a further 15 to 20 minutes, or until the liquid has evaporated, still stirring regularly. Remove from the heat, taste, season to perfection with sea salt and black pepper and allow to cool.
  3. Meanwhile, make the sauce: wash, trim and finely slice the leek, then place in a large pan on a medium-low heat with 1 tablespoon of oil, the remaining butter and the sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 15 minutes, or until sweet and tender, stirring regularly.
  4. Pour in the wine and let it bubble and cook away, then stir in the flour and, splash by splash, stir in the milk. Leave it to simmer for 5 minutes, then liquidize in a blender until silky smooth.
  5. Grate in the cheese, add a pinch of cayenne and blitz again to combine. Taste and season to perfection, then leave to cool completely.
  6. Preheat the oven to 220ºC/425ºF/gas 7 and place a large baking sheet inside to heat up.
  7. On a large sheet of flour-dusted greaseproof paper, roll out the pastry so it’s 10cm bigger than your salmon all the way round.
  8. Pour away any excess liquid from the cooled spinach mixture, then spoon it on to the middle of the pastry and spread it across the surface, leaving a 3cm border at the edges. Place the salmon in the middle, then roll up the sides of the pastry to create the crust, going right up to the salmon and pinching it at the corners to secure it in place.
  9. Lightly score the top of the salmon in a criss-cross fashion, then pour the cool cheesy sauce over the fish. Brush the exposed pastry with beaten egg, then carefully lift the greaseproof and salmon en croûte on to the preheated tray.
  10. Bake at the bottom of the oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until golden and cooked through. This is delicious served with a garden salad and lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over.

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FAQs

Can you cook salmon en croûte in an air fryer? ›

Heat the air fryer to 200C. Take the salmon parcel out of the fridge and brush the pastry with the beaten egg. Use a knife to make a small incision in the top. Using the greaseproof paper, lift the salmon into the air fryer basket and bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden.

How long to grill salmon? ›

Place the foil pouch on the hot grill and close the lid. Cook the salmon for 14 to 18 minutes, depending on how thick your salmon fillet is. Check doneness at around 14 minutes for a thin piece of fish. Thicker fillets will take a few minutes more.

How do you keep salmon en croûte from getting soggy? ›

Preventing Sogginess

Start with the salmon. Before placing it on the pastry, pat it thoroughly dry with paper towels. This simple step removes excess surface moisture, reducing the risk of a soggy pastry. For fillings like spinach, extra care is needed.

How long to cook salmon in the oven Jamie Oliver? ›

Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in a large clean roasting tray – cut each in half if they don't fit. Lay the rosemary on top and drizzle with olive oil. Gently rub the oil and rosemary all over the fish, and season. Bake for 20 minutes or until just cooked.

What is the tastiest way to cook salmon? ›

Salmon Method: Poached in Olive Oil

Heat over low heat until the oil reaches 120 degrees F, at which point you'll transfer the entire pan to a 225-degree F preheated oven for 25 minutes. Results: I will admit that this method yielded the best-tasting salmon — but what would you expect from cooking something in fat?

What not to do when cooking salmon? ›

5 Common Mistakes That We All Make When Cooking Salmon
  1. Not removing pin bones. Fact: Most salmon fillets have pin bones in them. ...
  2. Mistreating the skin. ...
  3. Using the wrong pan. ...
  4. Overcooking your fish. ...
  5. Reheating leftover salmon.
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Is it better to pan fry or oven bake salmon? ›

Pan-frying or pan-searing is one of the best ways to cook salmon fillets. It's quick, easy, and gives the fish that perfect crispy, crunchy skin. A simple pan-fried salmon is the secret to a flavorful and healthy weeknight dinner in 30 minutes or less.

Should you bake salmon covered or uncovered? ›

Baked salmon is best when cooked at 425°F in the oven.

Even thicker fillets don't take long. We recommend baking the salmon uncovered. Simply rub the fillets with a little oil, sprinkle them with salt and pepper, then place them in the roasting pan skin-side down before popping them in the oven.

Should I pan fry or oven bake salmon? ›

Cooking salmon on the stovetop is the ultimate in ease: if you don't want to heat up your oven or spend too much time in front of it, sautéing a fillet is the way to go. Or if you're looking for a low-fat option, poaching salmon produces tender, clean-tasting fish.

Is it better to grill salmon in foil or not? ›

While you can grill salmon without foil (see these classic Grilled Salmon Fillets and Cedar Plank Salmon for recipes), for a foolproof method that works especially well for a large piece of salmon, use the foil packet method. Using foil to make a packet around the salmon keeps the salmon moist when grilling.

Should you oil salmon before grilling? ›

Right before placing it on the grill, lightly rub the salmon with olive oil on both sides, and sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Always season fish just before grilling to avoid moisture loss and flare-ups.

Should salmon be flipped when grilling? ›

Season salmon with your favorite flavors, or keep it simple with salt and pepper. Place salmon, skin side up. Cook for 3 min, flip and cook for another 2-3 min until done. There should be a slight color gradient when you check the thickest part of the fillet.

How does Gordon Ramsay cook salmon in the oven? ›

Fold the edges of the foil tightly together over the salmon to seal, leaving some space in the parcel for steam to surround and cook the fish. Put the salmon parcel in the roasting tin and cook in the centre of the oven for 25 - 30 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon.

What is in Scottish salmon? ›

Scottish Salmon is a premium farmed Atlantic salmon that is sustainably raised off the coast of Scotland. The frigid waters and strong currents produce salmon that are both strong and high in fat-content. Scottish Salmon is one of the more mild flavored salmon on the market.

What is the white cream on salmon when cooking? ›

It's called albumin. And it lives in your salmon whether it's cooked or not, no matter where it's from, how it's raised, or how much you paid for it. Albumin is a liquid protein that solidifies when the fish is cooked, seeping out as the muscle fibers contract under heat, becoming thick and a bright white.

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