Salmon Parcels

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Ingredients

  • 6 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, skinned
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 16 ounces phyllo pastry
  • 6 tablespoons pesto sauce (see my recipe)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil flavored cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Season the fish with salt.
  2. Take two phyllo sheets and fold in half. Lay a piece of salmon on the phyllo, take care to tuck any tail piece under the salmon.
  3. Top each piece of salmon with at tablespoon of the pesto.
  4. Draw the phyllo up around the salmon and make a "knot" by twisting the phyllo so it stays in place.
  5. With scissors cut off any excess phyllo from the knot.
  6. Place each parcel on a non-stick cookie sheet. Refrigerate (covered with plastic wrap) until ready to cook.
  7. Heat your oven to 400°F Drizzle or spray the olive oil over each parcel.
  8. Cook in the middle of the oven for 15 minutes or until each parcel is golden brown.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

379 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.6g 11% DV
Total Fat 37.3g 48% DV
Carbs 6g 2% DV
Fiber 0.5g 2% DV
Sugar 1.6g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9884mg 100% DV
Potassium 183.5mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 6.5mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 19.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 84.8mg 7% DV
Iron 0.7mg 4% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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