Salmon & watercress parcels

Health score
18%
Salmon & watercress parcels
40 min.
8
372kcal

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Are you ready to indulge in a delightful culinary experience? Our Salmon & Watercress Parcels are the perfect blend of elegance and simplicity, making them an ideal choice for any lunch or dinner gathering. Loaded with flavor and nutrition, these parcels offer a unique way to enjoy the rich taste of salmon combined with the peppery freshness of watercress.

Imagine savoring your first bite of flaky, golden filo pastry, which encases tender pieces of skinless, boneless salmon, harmoniously paired with a creamy lemon-infused crème fraîche. The subtle zing of fresh lemon zest brightens up each bite, while the butter and olive oil mixture adds a luscious richness that is simply irresistible.

This recipe not only delights your taste buds but also provides a wholesome meal, boasting a satisfying 372 calories per serving. It’s perfect for serving the entire family or impressing guests at a dinner party. Whether you bake them fresh or prepare and freeze them for later, these parcels are versatile and convenient!

So gather your ingredients and get ready to elevate your cooking game! These Salmon & Watercress Parcels promise to be a hit, offering a beautiful balance of flavors and textures that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Pair with boiled new potatoes and broccoli for a well-rounded meal that’s both gratifying and guilt-free.

Ingredients

  • 85 butter 
  • tbsp olive oil 
  • 0.5  crème fraîche 
  •  lemon zest 
  • sheets dough 
  • 900 salmon boneless skinless cut into 1cm pieces
  • 100 watercress chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a pan, then stir in oil.
  2. Mix together the crme frache and lemon zest. Unwrap the pastry and loosely cover with damp kitchen paper.
  3. Place a sheet of filo on your work surface, then cut it in half to make 2 squares.
  4. Brush 1 square with some butter mix, then top with the other square.
  5. Divide the salmon into 8 portions, and arrange a portion at one end of the pastry, leaving a 2cm gap around the edges. Scatter over some watercress, crme frache and seasoning. Fold up edges to enclose the filling. Repeat for other parcels.
  6. Bake or wrap in cling film or freezer bags and freeze.
  7. To cook straight away, heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas
  8. Place the parcels on a lightly greased baking sheet, seam side down, and brush with butter mix.
  9. Bake for 20-25 mins until the pastry is crisp and salmon cooked through. To cook from frozen, heat oven to 180C/160C fan/ gas
  10. Place the parcels on a baking sheet and cover with foil.
  11. Bake for 35 mins, then remove the foil and increase the temperature to 220C/200C fan/gas
  12. Brush with butter mix and bake for 20 mins more until golden.
  13. Serve with boiled new potatoes and broccoli.

Nutrition Facts

Calories372kcal
Protein26.1%
Fat62.62%
Carbs11.28%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15
Glycemic Load
3.7
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
20.519565032876%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
2.88mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
3.75mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:372.3kcal
18.61%
Fat:25.67g
39.49%
Saturated Fat:8.06g
50.39%
Carbohydrates:10.4g
3.47%
Net Carbohydrates:9.82g
3.57%
Sugar:0.13g
0.14%
Cholesterol:84.76mg
28.25%
Sodium:215mg
9.35%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:24.07g
48.14%
Selenium:45.72µg
65.32%
Vitamin B12:3.6µg
59.93%
Vitamin B3:9.65mg
48.26%
Vitamin B6:0.94mg
47.25%
Vitamin K:37.74µg
35.94%
Vitamin B2:0.51mg
30.13%
Phosphorus:249.53mg
24.95%
Vitamin B1:0.37mg
24.65%
Vitamin B5:1.98mg
19.85%
Potassium:611.68mg
17.48%
Copper:0.31mg
15.57%
Vitamin A:710.53IU
14.21%
Folate:46.49µg
11.62%
Vitamin E:1.65mg
11%
Magnesium:38.54mg
9.64%
Iron:1.6mg
8.88%
Vitamin C:7.31mg
8.86%
Manganese:0.14mg
6.95%
Zinc:0.84mg
5.6%
Calcium:35.3mg
3.53%
Fiber:0.58g
2.33%