How to Make Pesto Salmon Phyllo Parcels - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly special about the combination of flaky, buttery phyllo pastry and rich, flavorful pesto. When you add tender, flaky salmon to the mix, you have a winning combination that's perfect for a dinner party or a special family dinner. These Pesto Salmon Phyllo Parcels are a delicious way to elevate your ordinary salmon dish, and they're surprisingly easy to make.

Phyllo pastry, also known as filo pastry, is a delicate, paper-thin dough that's popular in Mediterranean ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (4 ounce) fillets salmon fillets
  • 2 tablespoons basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
  • 8 sheets phyllo dough, thawed if frozen
  • ¼ cup olive oil, plus more if needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Bake Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 parcels

  • Gather ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towel and season with salt and pepper. Lay skin-side down on a cutting board or plate and top each fillet with a tablespoon of pesto, or more to taste, ensuring the entire top of the fillet is evenly covered. Set aside while you prepare the phyllo.
  • Lay a sheet of phyllo flat on a work surface and brush with olive oil. Lay another sheet on top, brushing with oil. Repeat process for a total of four sheets, leaving the top of the last sheet dry.
  • Place one of the prepared salmon fillets at the bottom of the stack of phyllo sheets with the pesto side facing up. Roll over once, so the skin side is facing up, then fold over the sides. Brush all over with oil.
  • Continue rolling until the end of the phyllo, then place on the parchment-lined baking sheet with the pesto side facing up and brush the top with oil. Score the top 2 to 3 times to allow steam to release.
  • Bake parcels in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until the phyllo is golden brown. Remove from oven and let rest a minute or two before serving.
  • Nutrition

    732 cal.

    • Total Fat: 48g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 74mg
    • Sodium: 539mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Potassium: 540mg