Salmon and Creamy Leek Parcels
Fagottini di salmone e porri
Serves 2
Ingredients
2 skinless salmon fillets (approx 100g each)
2 leeks (trimmed and chopped)
100g mascarpone cheese
2 knobs of salted butter
6 sheets of filo pastry (20 x 20cm)
30g unsalted butter (melted)
Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
Cook the leeks in a large frying pan with 3 tablespoons of water and 2 knobs of butter for approx 10 minutes. 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 cheese.
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; 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 200º for 25 minutes until browned and crisp.
Serve with your favourite green salad.