Hello, Seafoodies! 

As avid foodies, we’ve been recognized to show to social media for some stress-free recipe inspo. Scrolling via pages of mouth-watering meals is enjoyable, however making an attempt to recreate them at house—now, that’s a unique story. Positive, one way or the other it all the time appears tougher than it appears! 

For instance, simply think about… a flaky, golden-brown crust embracing a luscious filling of velvety cream cheese and succulent salmon. Zesty lemon and herbs convey a savory twist to every buttery chew, making a symphony of textures and flavors that depart you craving extra.

And we’re right here to indicate you simply how simple it’s to make one of many newest cooking developments. Introducing… Upside-down salmon & cream cheese puff pastries! 

Fast and uncomplicated, these delectable squares are a testomony to simplicity at its most interesting. No want for elaborate preparations or superior expertise—merely roll out the dough, layer on the toppings, fill, flip and bake! With only a handful of components and a mere 10 minutes of prep, this dish virtually makes itself, leaving you with ample time to deal with your to-do checklist (or take pleasure in some additional social scrolling).

Because the pastries bake, make sure to name your loved ones into the kitchen to witness them puff up into a wonderful golden brown. In any other case, they may not imagine these bakery-quality bites have been made at house! 

The outcomes are so picture-perfect, you may even neglect that salmon can also be good for you. With every chew, you’re nourishing your physique with omega-3 fatty acids, B nutritional vitamins, vitamin D, magnesium and selenium, to call a couple of.

So, whether or not you wish to elevate your cooking repertoire or just deal with your self to one thing particular, a heat tray of salmon and cream cheese puff pastries are positive to please. We expect this scrumptious seafood pastry may simply grow to be a household favourite.

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• 1 frozen puff pastry sheet, thawed and minimize into 6 even rectangles
• 5 ounces herb cream cheese
• 3 Tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoons olive oil
• ½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly floor black pepper
• 2 Tablespoons contemporary chives or dill, chopped
• 1 candy onion, peeled and sliced into 12 skinny rings (about ¼-inch thick)
• 8 ounces smoked salmon, sliced
• 1 egg, whisked with a splash of water
• Capers for garnish (non-compulsory)

1. Preheat oven to 375 F levels. Place Silpat mat or parchment paper on baking sheet.
2. In a small mixing bowl, mix cream cheese and yogurt; combine till creamy; put aside.
3. Drizzle a bit olive oil in 6 spots on baking sheet the place you’re going to put the puff pastries (depart a bit house between areas). Drizzle a bit balsamic vinegar calmly over olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, pepper and contemporary chives or dill.
4. Then place two onion slices on high of seasoned oil-vinegar combination (attempt to lay the slices so subsequent to however not on high of one another, but will match underneath the puff pastry). High onion slices with smoked salmon slices, laying out so skinny layer of every.
5. Subsequent, slather 2 Tablespoons of cream cheese-yogurt combination to the center of the puff pastry sheet making a 2-inch circle. Flip over and place on high of the onion-lox piles, in order that cream cheese covers all the lox-onion piles. Repeat with the remaining 5 puff pastry sheets. Utilizing a fork, press edges of every pastry tart into baking sheet, making indentations across the edges of the pastry.
6. Calmly brush every tart with the egg wash and bake for 20 minutes. If puff pastry will not be golden and puffy, return to oven and prepare dinner for one more 3-5 minutes, watching carefully to make sure the puff pastry cooks on the underside however doesn’t burn on the highest. 
7. When puff pastry is golden and fluffy, take away from oven and permit to chill on pan for five minutes. Gently flip them over with a spatula. (You could have to run a knife underneath to loosen.) Place on serving plate, high with capers (if desired) and luxuriate in whereas heat.

Notes

Beneficial utensils: baking sheet, Silpat mat or parchment paper, small mixing bowl, fork, spoon, slicing board, knife, spatula

• Writer: Dish on Fish
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook dinner Time: 15-20 minutes