Spring Hearts with Spinach and Salmon

Why You’ll Love This Dish

Celebrate the flavors of spring with these charming puff pastry hearts filled with tender spinach and succulent salmon. Perfect as an appetizer or a light main course, these pastries are both visually appealing and deliciously satisfying.

Ingredients

• 1 package of Scottish salmon
• 150g fresh spinach
• 2 sheets of puff pastry
• 1 egg
• Olive oil
• A pinch of salt and pepper

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F).
2. Wash the fresh spinach and allow it to drain.
3. If using frozen spinach, thaw it in a sieve and squeeze out excess moisture.
4. Gently heat the spinach in a non-stick pot until wilted, then drain any remaining liquid.
5. Roll out the puff pastry and cut out 8 hearts of the same size.
6. Lightly grease a baking tray with olive oil and place 4 hearts on it, ensuring they are spaced apart.
7. Place a small mound of spinach and a slice of salmon on each heart.
8. Cover with the remaining 4 hearts and press the edges firmly to seal.
9. Beat the egg in a cup and brush the tops of the hearts with the egg yolk.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes until golden brown.

Serving Tips

• Serve warm with a fresh green salad or steamed vegetables.
• Ideal for festive occasions like Easter brunch or Valentine’s Day dinner.
• For a vegetarian version, substitute salmon with sautéed mushrooms or roasted bell peppers.

“These puff pastry hearts are a testament to the beauty of simple ingredients coming together to create something truly special.”