Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a second course of French origin prepared with salmon, butter, phyllo pastry, aromatic herbs to taste: thyme, rosemary, dill, tomatoes, rocket, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, rapeseed oil, honey, Dijon mustard, onion, garlic, pepper

Ingredients

Serves 4

Herb-Crusted Salmon Fillet in Phyllo Pastry

200 g (7 oz) salmon fillet

50 ml (1.7 fl oz) melted butter

2 sheets phyllo pastry

Aromatic herbs to taste: thyme, rosemary, dill, etc.

Garnish:

4 cherry tomatoes

1 bunch watercress

Sautéed Arugula:

1 cup arugula

Extra-virgin olive oil for sautéing

Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette:

20 ml (0.7 fl oz) balsamic vinegar

30 ml (1 fl oz) olive oil

30 ml (1 fl oz) rapeseed oil

1 teaspoon honey

1 tablespoon rustic Dijon mustard

½ onion (30 g / 1 oz)

½ garlic clove

Black pepper

Method

For the salmon fillet with herbs, wash the salmon and let it drain.

Cut each sheet of phyllo pastry in half.

Divide the fish into quarters

Transfer it to the dough and brush it lightly with olive oil.

Chop the chosen herbs and distribute them on the fish.

Wrap the fillet in the dough and brush the edges and top with melted butter Line the griddle with baking paper

Transfer the dough dumplings to the paper and bake them at 175 ° C for about 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.

For the sautéed rocket, wash the rocket and let it drain well.

Heat the olive oil in a pan and sauté the rocket.

Season it to taste.

For the Dijon mustard vinaigrette, peel the onions and finely dice.

Mix the honey, vinegar and mustard with a blender and slowly add the oil.

Season the liquid thus obtained.

Add the minced garlic and diced onion and mix well.

When serving, prepare a bed of sautéed rocket on the plate and pour a drizzle of vinaigrette.

Garnish with a cherry tomato and watercress.

Allergens

Balsamic vinegar: may contain sulfites

Garlic: very rare cases of garlic reactivity reported

Butter: milk allergens (except in clarified butter) if not clarified

Onion: possible reactivity in case of nickel allergy due to the vegetable’s ability to concentrate it

Aromatic herbs bouquet garni or bouquet: variable composition of thyme, bay leaf, parsley, sage, rosemary, cloves and allspice (see allergenic characteristics of each plant).

Honey: possible reaction in case of pollen allergy

Rapeseed oil: there are no known episodes of direct allergy even cross-reactions are possible in case of allergy to other cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli or mustard

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Phyllo pastry: contains gluten from cereals included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Tomatoes: possible cross-reaction in case of sensitivity to grasses

Arugula: possible individual intolerance

Salmon: fish is included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Dijon mustard: containing mustard, included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Pepper: possible cross-reactivity in case of spice intolerance

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Balsamic vinegar: it is rich in grape polyphenols which make it an antioxidant food capable of strengthening the immune system, fighting the harmful action of free radicals, but also keeping blood sugar levels under control thanks to the presence of acetic acid and reducing blood pressure.

Garlic: has immune-stimulating properties, promotes liver function and the elimination of waste metabolites. It also has hypocholesterolemic, lipid-lowering, antiplatelet, hypotensive and hypoglycemic properties that promote cardiac function.

Butter: source of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) favorable to the health of the eyes, mucous membranes, bones, immune system and blood clotting.

Onion: it is rich in selenium which supports the immune system and with the ability to stabilize blood glucose at normal values; it provides quercetin, a flavonoid that helps contain cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, parameters related to cardiovascular risk, which also supports liver function by promoting the purification of the body. Also indicated for nephropathic patients, it is a good diuretic that prevents kidney stones. It provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Aromatic herbs: salt substitutes to flavor dishes

Honey: it has a composition that performs anti-anaemic and cardiotropic, detoxifying and protective action on the liver, diuretic.

Rapeseed oil: rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids favorable to the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system

Extra virgin olive oil: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids

Tomato: rich in vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune system, and provides mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Especially if consumed with the peel, it provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Arugula: salad source of carotenoids, chlorophyll and Vitamin E that protect the immune system from harmful fatty acids and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Salmon: a source of zinc and selenium, elements that promote the proper functioning of the immune system by hindering the formation of prostaglandins that prevent proper cellular functioning, and has a high content of omega 3 fatty acids, which inhibit platelet aggregation (cardiovascular risk factor). Useful for liver function due to the supply of zinc, selenium and omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. Essential fatty acids, such as omega 3 and 6, have an antidepressant effect and maintain efficient nervous system and memory

Dijon mustard: containing mustard that can strengthen the immune system; also suitable for kidney patients

Security / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Anorexia – Weight loss

Not recommended in case of:

• Dysphagia (chewing and swallowing problems)
• Nausea and vomiting
• Mucosites (inflammations and lesions of the oral cavity) with regard to acidity