Impress your guests—or treat yourself—with this stunning Salmon Wellington cooked to perfection in the Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Oven. This elegant dish features flaky puff pastry wrapped around tender salmon fillets, a zesty Dijon butter glaze, and a savoury spinach-Parmesan filling. The woodfire oven adds a subtle smokiness that elevates the classic Wellington to gourmet status, all with minimal prep and cleanup. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just craving something extraordinary, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results right in your backyard.
SALMON WELLINGTON
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
- ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Zest of 1 small lemon about ¾ teaspoon
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt divided
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper divided
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg yolk beaten with 1 teaspoon water (for egg wash)
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed in the refrigerator
- Two 6-ounce skinless salmon fillets
Instructions
- Mix the melted butter with mustard, lemon zest, and seasonings. Sauté the spinach and stir in the Parmesan. Roll out the puff pastry and slice it in half crosswise.
- Brush each salmon fillet with the butter mixture and place one in the center of each puff pastry sheet.
- Top each fillet with the spinach-Parmesan mixture. Fold one side of the pastry over the top and brush with egg wash. Fold the opposite side over and seal, brushing again with egg wash.
- Fold in the remaining sides to fully enclose the salmon. Place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- TIP: Seal edges tightly! The egg wash helps bind the pastry.
- Brush the tops with egg wash and score lightly with a knife for steam release and a beautiful finish.
- Bake at 400°F in the Ninja Woodfire Oven for 20–25 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly, then enjoy!
Trina Stewart is the Editor and Publisher of Living Local Magazine. Originally from Cambridge, Ontario, Trina loves exploring the area and embracing the activities, events, and local businesses.
