Pink salmon with cream cheese, baked in the oven
4 servings
60 minutes
Baked salmon with cream cheese is a refined dish of European cuisine that combines the tenderness of fish with the creamy texture of cheese. Salmon, with its slightly sweet flavor, pairs perfectly with 'Lamber' cream cheese, adding softness and richness to the dish. The history of such recipes traces back to the traditions of baking fish with various sauces common in Northern European countries. During cooking, the fish absorbs the aromas of spices, garlic, and vegetables, creating a rich flavor bouquet. Baked tomatoes add freshness, while a final sprinkle of cheese forms an appetizing golden crust. This dish is perfect for family dinners and festive gatherings, especially when paired with delicate mashed potatoes that enhance textural variety and make the meal particularly cozy.
1
Clean and cut the fish into pieces.
- Pink salmon: 1 piece
2
Chop the onion, carrot, and crush the garlic, then fry in vegetable oil.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Carrot: 2 pieces
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Vegetable oil: 20 ml
3
Add mayonnaise to the frying and mix.
- Mayonnaise: 100 g
4
Salt the fish, add spices, vegetable oil, and brush everything on all sides. Leave for 15 minutes.
- Salt: to taste
- Seasoning for fish: to taste
- Vegetable oil: 20 ml
5
Grease the baking sheet with vegetable oil, place the fish, and top it with the sauté mixed with mayonnaise.
- Vegetable oil: 20 ml
6
Slice the tomatoes into round wedges and place them on the pieces of fish.
- Tomatoes: 1 piece
7
Bake for 25–30 minutes, then sprinkle with cheese and leave in the oven for another 5–10 minutes.
- Cream cheese ""Lambert"" 55% fat: 200 g
8
Boil the potatoes, add salt, and spices if needed. Pour the water into a mug. Add a raw egg to the drained potatoes and mash. Gradually pour in some potato broth and mash until it reaches a puree consistency (not too runny, not too dry).
- Potato: 5 piece
- Salt: to taste
- Seasoning for fish: to taste
- Chicken egg: 1 piece