SALMON ENCROUTE WITH ASPARAGUS AND DILL SAUCE

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En Croute is a culinary term for a food that has been wrapped in pastry dough. It is really easy and elegant looking but most importantly tastes great.

Provided by barbara lentz @blentz8

Categories     Fish

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound(s) asparagus trimmed and cut in half
- salt and pepper
1 pound(s) salmon fillets skinless
1 - puff pastry sheet thawed
1 tablespoon(s) whole grain mustard
1 large egg beaten
SAUCE
1/2 cup(s) mayo
1 tablespoon(s) whole grain mustard
2 tablespoon(s) lemon juice
1 teaspoon(s) dill weed

Steps:

  • Poach the asparagus in boiling salted water for 3 to 5 minutes then plunge into ice water. Remove and dry thoroughly.
  • Cut salmon in half and sprinkle with salt and pepper Roll out the puff pastry sheet on floured surface until big enough to cover two pieces of salmon
  • Place the 2 salmon pieces in the middle of puff pastry leaving enough room around each one to wrap completely around the salmon
  • Spread the mustard on the salmon then line a row of asparagus on the top.
  • Brush the edges with egg and fold up to completely cover the fish cutting off any extra edges.
  • Place a sheet of parchment paper on baking sheet and sprinkle with oil.
  • Place the salmon on baking sheet and brush the entire thing with the rest of the egg. Score the top for venting.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Until the pastry is browned. Remove from oven and let sit 5 minutes.
  • Mix the ingredients together for sauce and serve with salmon

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