Salmon Leek Parcels Recipes

GINO D'ACAMPO'S SALMON AND MASCARPONE LEEK PARCELS RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook the leeks in a large frying pan with 3tbsp of water and 2 knobs of butter for approximately 10 mins. Season with salt and pepper and stir occasionally.
• Remove from the pan and leave to cool in a bowl. Once cooled down, mix in the mascarpone.
• To assemble the parcels, brush a sheet of pastry with melted butter, than lay 2 more sheets on top, brushing between each layer.
• Place a salmon fillet in the centre, season with salt and pepper then spoon over half of the leek mixture.
• Fold the ends over the top, then pull up the sides and scrunch together to enclose. Brush both of the parcels with melted butter.
• Place onto a lightly greased baking sheet, then cook in the middle of a preheated oven at 190ºC/190ºF/Gas Mark 5 for 20-25 mins until browned and crisp. Serve with your favourite green salad.

SALMON & LEEK FILO PARCELS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180°C Put the leeks, ginger & garlic into a large saucepan with 3 tbsp water and a small knobs of butter. Cover, then cook for 5-10 mins until tender. Remove from the pan, allow to cool, then mix with the lemon, parsley & spinach. 

To assemble the parcels, spray a sheet of pastry with oil, then lay 2 more sheets on top, spraying oil between each layer. Do the same with remaining 3 sheets, then cut in half. Place 100g of salmon in the centre, season, then spoon over quarter of the leek mix, white sauce and grated cheese. Bring up 2 edges of pastry over the salmon to enclose. Brush the open ends with butter/oil, and fold up and over to seal. Put on a baking sheet and brush with butter.

Put onto a lightly greased baking sheet, then cook for 15-25 mins until browned and crisp.

Delicious served with Vegetables.