Pssst! Hey there, funny people! Have I got a salmon-tastic recipe for you! Get ready to impress your taste buds (and your dinner guests) with this oh-so-delicious koulibiac de saumon. First up, let’s talk about the star of the show - the salmon. You’re gonna need about 800 grams of this beautiful fish. Start by skinning and boning the salmon, then cut it into small cubes. Season it with salt, pepper, and a little bit of lemon juice. Now, set it aside for a bit. Next, we’ve got the dough. You could make it from scratch, but let’s be real, we’re all about taking shortcuts (lazy but smart, amirite?). Get yourself a pack of premade puff pastry (you can find it in your local grocery store), and roll it out on a floured surface until it’s about 3mm thick. Now, here’s where the fun begins. Grab a rectangular baking dish and line it with some parchment paper. Lay one sheet of the pastry on the bottom of the dish, leaving some overhang on the sides. Layer it with some cooked rice (yes, rice! It may seem weird, but trust me, it’s gonna be amazing), then add the salmon cubes on top. Now, sprinkle some chopped onions and some chopped herbs (like dill and parsley) over the salmon. Repeat this layering process a few more times until you’ve finished with the salmon and herbs. Finally, cover it all up with the overhanging pastry, sealing it at the edges. Brush it with some beaten egg and pop it in the oven for about 35-40 minutes at 200C. While it’s baking, let’s talk about the sauce. You’ll need some sour cream, some lemon juice, and some chopped chives. Mix together in a bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. This sauce is gonna take your koulibiac to the next level. When it’s ready, take it out of the oven and let it cool for a bit. Carefully remove the koulibiac from the dish, and garnish it with some lemon wedges and some fresh herbs. Serve it up with the delicious sour cream sauce on the side. Voila! You’ve just made a delicious koulibiac de saumon. Your guests are gonna be impressed (even if you tell them it was super easy). So go ahead, pat yourself on the back and enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 800g salmon, skinned and boned.
- Salt and Pepper.
- Lemon Juice.
- 2 Cups Cooked Rice.
- 1 Large Onion, Chopped.
- 2 Bunches of Dill, Chopped.
- 1 Bunch Parsley, Chopped.
- 2 Sheets Puff Pastry Dough.
- 1 Egg, Beaten.
- Lemon Wedges.
- Fresh Herbs, for garnish.
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 200C.
- Cut salmon into small cubes and season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Roll out puff pastry dough until 3mm thick.
- Line rectangular baking dish with parchment paper, laying one sheet of pastry on bottom with overhang on sides.
- Layer pastry with rice, salmon, chopped onions, and chopped herbs.
- Repeat layering process until all salmon and herbs are used up.
- Cover with remaining puff pastry sheet, sealing at edges.
- Brush with beaten egg and bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Combine sour cream, lemon juice, and chives in a bowl to make sauce.
- Garnish koulibiac with lemon wedges and fresh herbs, serve with the sauce on the side.
