Pie of filo pastry with pink salmon and spinach

5 servings

60 minutes

The filo pastry pie with salmon and spinach is an elegant and rich dish of Russian cuisine that combines the crispy tenderness of thin dough with a juicy filling. Filo, coming from Eastern traditions, makes the pie light and airy, while the salmon gives it a noble fish flavor. Spinach adds freshness to the recipe, and the creamy sauce provides softness. Marinated fish in teriyaki sauce gives the dish a special depth of flavor, while baked cheese creates an appetizing golden crust. This pie is perfect for a festive dinner or a cozy family gathering, offering a balance of richness and lightness. It can be served as a standalone dish or complemented with a fresh salad. The embodiment of flavor contrasts and sophistication is a true delight for connoisseurs of fine cuisine.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 552.6
• Proteins: 43g
• Fats: 32.4g
• Carbohydrates: 22.1g

Ingredients

• Pink salmon fillet: 700 g
• Frozen spinach: 300 g
• Onion: 1 head
• Teriyaki sauce: 3 tbsp
• Butter: 40 g
• Filo dough: 5 pc
• Cream 10%: 100 ml
• Chicken egg: 3 pc
• Hard cheese: 100 g
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. You can take any red fish (salmon, sockeye, trout, salmon). Cut the fish into small pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pink salmon fillet: 700 g

2. Preheat the oven to 180°C.

3. Marinate in Teriyaki soy sauce, sprinkle with lemon pepper or regular black pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Teriyaki sauce: 3 tablespoons
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

4. Chop the onion finely. Thaw the spinach, squeeze out excess moisture, and chop it finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head
   • Frozen spinach: 300 g

5. Heat vegetable oil in a pan, sauté the onion until transparent, add spinach and sauté for 5 minutes. Let it cool.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 40 g
   • Onion: 1 head
   • Frozen spinach: 300 g

6. Whisk the eggs, add cream, grated cheese, salt, and pepper

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces
   • Cream 10%: 100 ml
   • Hard cheese: 100 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

7. Brush one sheet of filo with melted butter, cover the other sheets with a slightly damp towel to prevent drying out.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 40 g

8. Grease the mold with oil, place the first sheet. Do the same with three more sheets of filo dough. Do not touch the last sheet yet; it will be the 'roof'.

   Required ingredients:

   • Filo dough: 5 piece

9. Place a layer of spinach. On top of it, marinated fish.

   Required ingredients:

   • Frozen spinach: 300 g
   • Pink salmon fillet: 700 g

10. Pour the creamy sauce on top

    Required ingredients:

    • Cream 10%: 100 ml
    • Chicken egg: 3 pieces
    • Hard cheese: 100 g
    • Salt:  to taste
    • Ground black pepper:  to taste

11. Cover the filling with hanging phyllo leaves, slightly gather the last, fifth leaf and place it on top. Bake for 40 minutes.

    Required ingredients:

    • Filo dough: 5 piece

12. You can cook with puff pastry (base layer and top layer).