Smoked Salmon Phyllo Package Recipes

SMOKED SALMON FILO CUPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven according to the package instructions for the filo cups. Put the filo cups on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown and crispy according to the package instructions. Let cool.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, salmon, creme fraiche, capers, shallot, lemon zest and juice, 1 tablespoon of the dill and 1 tablespoon of the chives. Transfer the mixture to a ziptop bag. Cut an approximately 1-inch opening in the corner of the bag. Pipe the salmon mixture evenly among the filo cups, filling them to the top.
• Mix together the remaining dill and chives, then sprinkle some of the herbs on top of each cup to garnish. Serve immediately.

SMOKED SALMON CHEESE CUPS

Steps:

• Thaw phyllo shells as directed on package. In medium bowl, mix all remaining ingredients except pecans until well mixed. Spoon into 1-quart resealable food-storage plastic bag. Seal bag; cut 1/2 inch off 1 corner of bag.
• To serve, pipe or spoon cheese-salmon mixture into each phyllo cup. Sprinkle each with pecans.

SALMON WRAPPED IN PHYLLO WITH SPINACH AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Rinse salmon fillets and pat dry on paper towels.
• Put parsley, chives, oregano and thyme on a cutting surface and chop together until very fine and well combined. Sprinkle in a shallow pan and stir in the 1/2 cup of olive oil.
• Coat the salmon fillets on both sides with the marinade and set aside about 30 minutes at room temperature, or for 1 to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
• To make the filling, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large saute pan. Add the onion and leek and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Stir in the spinach and the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil. Cook 4 minutes. Stir in dill, salt and pepper. Turn the mixture into a bowl and refrigerate until cool. Stir in the egg, cheeses and bread crumbs.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Sprinkle lemon juice over the salmon.
• Put two sheets of phyllo, one on top of the other, on a work surface, keeping the unused pastry covered with a damp towel. Cut them in half lengthwise. Cut across into 4 pieces and brush with butter. (These pieces will be used as patches to reinforce phyllo packets).
• Put one sheet of phyllo on a work surface. Brush with butter. Top with another sheet of phyllo. Brush with butter. Put one of the patches on top of the phyllo, about 2 inches from the edge. Put one piece of salmon over the patch. Cover with 1/4 cup of the filling. Fold bottom of phyllo over salmon. Brush the folded portion with butter. Fold in the sides of the phyllo and brush with butter. Roll up the salmon in the phyllo to make a neat packet. Brush the top with butter and seal the end of the roll onto the packet with butter.
• Repeat Step 4 with remaining ingredients to make 8 packets, putting packets on two ungreased baking sheets.
• Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve immediately.

SMOKED SALMON PHYLLO PACKAGE

Steps:

• Mix together the cream cheese, chives, parsley, tarragon, paprika, salt (to taste), and pepper (to taste) in a bowl. You may need to add a spoonful of milk or water to thin the consistency slightly. It needs to be thick but slightly spreadable.
• Brush the melted butter on each sheet of phyllo dough and layer gently.
• In the center, right half of the phyllo rectangle, gently spread half of the cream cheese mixture, layer half of the brie slices, and sprinkle half of the onions. Add salmon slices and season with a bit of salt and pepper. It is ok if they overlap. Top the salmon with the remaining cream cheese, onions, and brie.
• Fold over the empty half of the phyllo and create a large package, sealing tightly around the edges. Make it as pretty or rustic as you prefer.
• Brush the top of the dough with melted butter.
• Bake in a 400 degree oven for about 7-8 minutes, or until outside is golden brown and flaky. Cool before slicing.
• Slice into squares and serve at a brunch or as an appetizer. It goes well with mustard, bagels, bagel chips, cheese, vegetables, fruit, etc.
• Enjoy!

SMOKED TROUT SOUFFLé IN A PHYLLO CRUST

Steps:

• Cover phyllo stack with overlapping sheets of plastic wrap and then a damp kitchen towel.
• Melt 4 tablespoons butter. Arrange 1 phyllo sheet on a work surface and brush with some melted butter. Arrange another sheet to overlap the first and form a 17-inch square and brush with butter. Continue layering with remaining 6 sheets and butter. Drape phyllo stack over a 10-inch tart pan with a removable bottom and fit phyllo into pan. Crumple overhang against inside edge of rim to create a ragged edge that stands about 1 inch above rim. Chill shell, loosely covered, until firm, at least 3 hours.
• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Prick bottom of shell all over with a fork and bake in middle of oven until golden, about 15 minutes. Cool shell in pan on a rack. Shell may be made 1 day ahead and kept, covered, at cool room temperature.
• In a saucepan melt remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter over moderately low heat and whisk in flour. Cook roux, stirring, 3 minutes and whisk in milk and cream. Bring mixture to a boil, whisking constantly, and simmer, whisking occasionally, 3 minutes. Season mixture with salt and pepper and cool.
• Discard skin and bones from trout and break fish into small pieces. Separate eggs. In a food processor pulse together milk mixture, trout, yolks, horseradish, and dill until smooth and transfer to a large bowl.
• In another large bowl with an electric mixer beat whites with a pinch salt until they just hold stiff peaks. Stir one fourth whites into trout mixture to lighten and fold in remaining whites gently but thoroughly.
• Pour soufflé mixture into shell and run tip of a knife around edge of soufflé to aid rising. Bake soufflé on a baking sheet in lower third of oven until puffed and golden brown, about 25 minutes. Serve soufflé immediately.

SALMON AND RICE PHYLLO PACKETS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan melt the butter over medium heat.
• Add the onion and mushrooms, stirring often for 5 minutes.
• Add the stock, water, salt and pepper, bringing to a boil.
• Add the wild rice and return pot to a boil.
• Reduce to a simmer and cover.
• Cook for 35 minutes.
• Add the long grain rice and simmer covered for 25 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let cool.
• Trim spinach and rinse in cold water.
• Add to a medium saucepan and cook over mediun heat for 8 minutes (you wont need extra water as the water from washing will be enough) When JUST cooked drain in a colander and press out all the moisture you can.
• Chop and place in a bowl.
• Toss with lemon juice and nutmeg.
• Cut salmon crosswise into 4 pieces.
• Skin.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Lay out 1 sheet of phyllo, brush with butter and lay one more sheet on top of the first.
• Leaving 2 inches from the long side of the pastry, and three inches ont he ends place 1/2 cup of the rice mixture in a rectangle 3 inches wide.
• Place 1/4 of the spinach over the rice.
• Top with 1 piece of salmon.
• Fold the long side over top the salmon and then fold in the edges.
• Carefully taking the long side"roll/fold' the pasckage over and over until a nice package is formed.
• Place on a greased baking sheet, seam side down and brust with butter.
• Repeat until you have 4 prepared packages.
• Place on the center rack in your preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes or until nice and golden brown.
• While the fish packages are baking~~.
• In a medium saucepan boil the vinegar, wine, onions, salt and pepper for 5 minutes.
• You want it reduced to about 2 T's.
• Whisk in butter, a cube at a time.
• Whisk in half and half and whisk until smooth and thickened.
• Serve with Salmon Packages.