Salmon rush day

07 March 2016 - 02:31 By Sunday Times Food Weekly

Salmon rush day Ingredients2 fillets of salmon (or other fillets of fish), about 150g eachSalt and pepperJuice of a lemon200g (1 packet) baby spinach, rinsed and drained2 sheets phyllo pastry60ml (4 tbsp) butter100g chive-flavoured cream cheeseMethodSeason the salmon fillets, squeeze over the lemon juice and set aside.Cook the spinach in a small pot, without adding water, until just wilted. Remove from heat, drain and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.Brush each sheet of phyllo pastry with butter and place one sheet on top of the other. Cut in half. Place a fish fillet on each 2-layered piece of phyllo. Top with cream cheese and spinach. Fold over the pastry to enclose the filling. Brush again with butter and place on a greased or sprayed baking tray.Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Serve with a salad and new potatoes. Serves 2..

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