Lunch: Salmon en Croute

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Salmon, Lemon, Asparagus

Health and fertility benefits of Salmon en Croute

Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and also one of the best sources of vitamin D. Keeping vitamin D levels up is important to women with PCOS. Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. We don't have any research on Asparagus as a fertility food yet. Please leave your review below if you are able to provide details about asparagus.

Ingredients

1 salmon fillet (about 1 1/2 pounds/750 g)
1 pound/500 g asparagus, trimmed
Salt
1/4 cup/60 ml creme fraiche
3 to 4 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Zest of 1 lemon
Freshly ground pepper
1 pound/450 g puff pastry (2 sheets)
1 egg, lightly beaten

Instructions

Skin and bone the salmon and set aside. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F/230 degrees C. Cut the tips off the asparagus. Reserve the stems and poach the tips in boiling salted water until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain well, refresh in ice cold water, then drain again, leaving to sit so that all the water comes off. Puree the asparagus and stir in the creme fraiche, dill and lemon zest to blend. Season with salt and pepper and set aside. Lay 1 sheet of puff pastry on a damp baking sheet with the long edge facing you. Lay the salmon on the pastry, like a picture in its frame. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread the top of the salmon with the asparagus puree. Lay the raw stems of asparagus on top of the puree, like pencils. Brush the margins of the pastry with the egg wash. Lay the second sheet of pastry over the salmon and press the edges to seal, like a giant ravioli. Trim the edges, leaving a 1-inch/2. 5 cm border. Press with the tines of a fork, then, with the dull edge of a knife, scallop the edges. Make 2 or 3 slits in the top to allow steam to escape. Brush all over with the egg wash and bake until puffed up and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before slicing. This dish is also good at room temperature.

Add a review for Salmon en Croute