Creamy Leek Phyllo Parcels Food

SALMON & LEEK FILO PARCELS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180°C Put the leeks, ginger & garlic into a large saucepan with 3 tbsp water and a small knobs of butter. Cover, then cook for 5-10 mins until tender. Remove from the pan, allow to cool, then mix with the lemon, parsley & spinach. 

To assemble the parcels, spray a sheet of pastry with oil, then lay 2 more sheets on top, spraying oil between each layer. Do the same with remaining 3 sheets, then cut in half. Place 100g of salmon in the centre, season, then spoon over quarter of the leek mix, white sauce and grated cheese. Bring up 2 edges of pastry over the salmon to enclose. Brush the open ends with butter/oil, and fold up and over to seal. Put on a baking sheet and brush with butter.

Put onto a lightly greased baking sheet, then cook for 15-25 mins until browned and crisp.

Delicious served with Vegetables.

CREAMY CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM PHYLLO PACKETS

Steps:

• For the filling; heat 3 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add in the mushroom pieces and chopped bacon; cook stirring until softened (adding in the garlic the last 2 minutes of cooking).
• Stir in the mustard, cream cheese, whipping cream and cooked chicken; mix well until combined.
• Layer 5 sheets of phyllo pastry together brushing each sheet with melted butter (keep the unused pastry covered with a barely-damp clean dish towel at all times to prevent drying out).
• Slice the pastry in half to form two squares then cut again to form four squares.
• Spoon one-forth of the filling onto the end of each square; roll once and tuck the ends in and roll up.
• Brush lightly with melted butter and then sprinkle with poppy seeds.
• Repeat with remaining pastry and filling.
• Place rolls on a lightly greased baking sheet.
• Bake 400 degrees for about 20 minutes or until lightly browned and the filling is hot.

HOW TO MAKE PESTO SALMON PHYLLO PARCELS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
• Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towel and season with salt and pepper. Lay skin-side down on a cutting board or plate and top each fillet with a tablespoon of pesto, or more to taste, ensuring the entire top of the fillet is evenly covered. Set aside while you prepare the phyllo.
• Lay a sheet of phyllo flat on a work surface and brush with olive oil. Lay another sheet on top, brushing with oil. Repeat process for a total of four sheets, leaving the top of the last sheet dry. Place one of the prepared salmon fillets at the bottom of the stack of phyllo sheets with the pesto side facing up. Roll over once, so the skin side is facing up, then fold over the sides. Brush all over with oil. Continue rolling until the end of the phyllo, then place on the parchment-lined baking sheet with the pesto side facing up and brush the top with oil. Score the top 2 to 3 times to allow steam to escape. Repeat with the remaining salmon and phyllo.
• Bake parcels in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until the phyllo is golden brown. Remove from oven and let rest a minute or two before serving.

CREAMY LEEK AND CHEESE PHYLLO CIGARS

Steps:

• For the filling: Melt the butter in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add the leeks and saute until wilted and very soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper, and then transfer to a medium bowl.
• Stir in the soft cheese until it melts and the mixture becomes creamy. Stir in the Parmesan and parsley. Season with red pepper flakes if using. Set aside (you can scoop the filling later or pipe it by transferring the filling to a disposable piping bag with 1/2-inch opening cut from the tip).
• For the cigars: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Open the phyllo dough and unfurl it. With one of the shorter sides facing you, cut the dough in half lengthwise (you're aiming for rectangles about 7-by-18-inches long, but exact size may vary based on brand of dough). Cover the dough with a lightly damp clean kitchen towel so it doesn't dry out while you assemble the cigars.
• Make a cigar by placing one sheet of cut phyllo on your work surface with one of the shorter sides facing you. Brush the dough all over (but lightly) with the melted butter and top with another piece of dough. Continue this process until you've layered three pieces of dough. Brush the surface of the final piece with butter, too.
• Scoop (or pipe) about 1 tablespoon of filling in a line on top of the dough on the side closest to you. Fold the outside pieces of dough inward, and then roll up the dough around the filling to make a cigar shape (a lot like rolling a burrito).
• Transfer the cigar to the prepared baking sheet, and then repeat with the remaining dough and filling. Brush any of the remaining melted butter over the assembled cigars and sprinkle smoked paprika over each one.
• Bake the cigars until golden and crisp, 17 to 22 minutes. Cool at least 5 minutes before serving warm.

CREAMY CRAB PHYLLO PARCELS

Steps:

• Thaw phyllo sheets according to package directions.
• In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, parmesan, mayonnaise, chives and Tabasco; mix until smooth. Fold in crab (if using frozen crab, squeeze out excess liquid first).
• Prepare and handle phyllo according to package directions. Double each sheet and cut into strips. Brush with melted butter; add 1 tablespoons of crab filling to a strip and sprinkle with 2-3 peppercorns before folding into triangles (the method is explained on the package). Brush again with melted butter. Place in a 9x13 - inch glass baking dish. Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack; freeze.
• To serve: Place frozen pastries on a cookie sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until hot.