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| Salmon with Puff Pastry and Pesto Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis Show: Everyday Italian Episode: Ingredients in 15 Minutes Overall User Rating:  |
Outstanding and Super East Meal
12/22/2006 at 05:56am
User: JUDI from Dover, MA User Rating:
I have served this recipe twice now with rave reviews. This recipe could not be simpler and is absolutely delious. I have used homemade pesto with this recipe but think store bought would be great as well. I am now trying to develop an apetizer using the same ingredients.
Salmon with Puff Pastry and Pesto
12/04/2006 at 10:51pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My family loved it. It is so delicious.
A Winner!
12/04/2006 at 08:16pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a great simple, fast recipe. SO easy to follow. And half the work is done for you!
fancy made easy
12/04/2006 at 11:03am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This dish was a hit. Everyone thought it took much longer to make than it actually did. Refreshing and delicious.
What a Wonderful dish!!
11/29/2006 at 05:49pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My husband (the cook in the family) fixed this for dinner one night!! It is out of this world!!!! I have requested it several times!!! You have to try it!!
fancy and easy
11/24/2006 at 02:47pm
User: angel from van nuys, CA User Rating:
It's a wonderful meal in one nothing else needed.
Wonderful!
11/23/2006 at 09:56am
User: Nadine from Reno, NV User Rating:
This dish was very easy and the flavors were great. I think the trick for those who thought it was too salty or too oily is to use a high quality pesto or try a different pesto from the first one.
Simple & Elegant
11/20/2006 at 07:23pm
User: Heather from Mesa, AZ User Rating:
Made my own pesto and it gave the salmon amazing flavor. Very quick, easy, elegant meal.
Simply wonderful
11/19/2006 at 01:55am
User: Mario from Tigard, OR User Rating:
This is a simple yet great tasting way to make salmon. My wife and I tried it and now we use this recipe almost every time we make salmon.
Good and different
11/18/2006 at 06:06pm
User: Laura from san antonio, TX User Rating:
This was a tasty meal, but maybe a few more ingredients should be added to season the salmon... It is something that I will probably make again..
Good but rich
11/15/2006 at 03:02pm
User: Jinann from Houston, TX User Rating:
I am not used to eating food this rich but it was very good
amazing
11/14/2006 at 08:01am
User: sarah from lebanon, OH User Rating:
light, delicious, and so easy
elegant and simple
11/12/2006 at 06:23pm
User: Jessica from Arlington, VA User Rating:
Fabulous dish - it will impress your guests and it's easy to make!
fantastic
11/12/2006 at 05:08pm
User: Meredith from Nashville, TN User Rating:
you can use salmon filets instead of steaks- which can be hard to find. just ask the butcher to de-skin it for you and choose the thickest filets available.
Beautifully Done!.
11/11/2006 at 07:25pm
User: BARBARA from Montgomery, AL User Rating:
A dish that is easy to fix, tastes great and looks so good when served. This will be a family favorite in no time. Barbara, Montgomery
so easy!
11/08/2007 at 11:10am
User: Iris from richmond, VA User Rating:
This was soooooo easy, and soooo good. My family loooved it. It seems like a fancy meal, but it was one of the quickest and easiest!
TRY THIS!!!
11/08/2006 at 07:34pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was delicious! Nice and moist, and the nutty taste from the almonds really made it... The puffed pastry obsorbs some of the pesto. YUMMY! TRY THIS!!!
BUENISIMO !!!!
11/08/2006 at 03:42pm
User: natalie from culver city, CA User Rating:
IF YOU WANT TO IMPRESS SOMEONE IN A HURRY THIS IS THE DISH. MADE THIS FOR MY HONEY LAST NIGHT, HE LOVED IT...EVEN ASKED ME FOR THE RECIPE. ITS SO SIMPLE AND FAST BUT IT STILL HAD THAT GOURMET FLARE...AND FOR DESSERT,TOPPED THE LEFT OVER PASTRY WITH NUTELLA,TOASTED ALMONDS AND SLICED STRAWBERRIES. YUMMY!!!!!!!!!
Awesome for dinner guests!
11/08/2006 at 10:07am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this last night and it was SO QUICK and EASY!! Our dinner guest was very impressed because she thought it looked very elegant and tasted so delicious. Prep ahead of time, cover with plastic wrap and put it in the fridge, and in no time at all it bakes up so you can enjoy time with your guests while making the perfect no-fuss dinner. Thanks Giada!
Amazing!
11/07/2006 at 12:29pm
User: Elena from Chula Vista, CA User Rating:
The easiest,quickest, best tasting dinner I have ever made!
Colorful and Delicious
11/06/2006 at 01:04pm
User: K from Northport, ME User Rating:
This recipe was quick, easy, colorful, delicious, and a "hit" with my dinner guests. I made this meal three times over the course of 8 day to three separate groups of friends--a favorite with each guest. Everyone commented on how colorful the meal looked...I plated this dish with fresh cooked green beans and wild rice. To top off the meal I served individual chocolate pudding cakes with vanilla gelato. This is my new favorite.
Fabulous
11/05/2006 at 06:34pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was so easy to make. I was very happy with the presentation and taste. Everyone loved it. Next time I'll try Halibut. Thanks Giada. Love all your receipes.
Easy and Elegant
11/03/2006 at 11:11am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe was so easy to make, and it looked and tasted fantastic. I'll be making this one over and over.
Wow!
11/02/2006 at 10:37am
User: C from Plymouth, MN User Rating:
Full of flavor, exceptionally easy.
Awesome
11/01/2006 at 04:06pm
User: Chris from Calera, AL User Rating:
so simple and so delicious
Excellent
11/01/2006 at 02:23pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was a great recipe! I love to cook but have a new baby at home making it hard to make complicated dinners. This salmon was so easy and delicious... it was perfect! I would love to learn more recipes like this one. Thanks!
Excellent dish
10/31/2006 at 11:02am
User: Haley from Decatur, GA User Rating:
This was an excellent dish. It was sooo easy-just bake and serve. It comes together in a snap. I made mine with chicken instead of salmon, since my husband doesn't like fish and it was just as delicious. I added a dallop of fresh pesto on top of the chicken and some parmesan cheese to top it off! Really delicious. Thanks Giada.
Excellent!!!
10/31/2006 at 12:32am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This dish is easy, fast and delicious. Will also make for company - very nice presentation.
Great Recipe!!
10/30/2006 at 11:17pm
User: Janet from Wallingford, CT User Rating:
Super Easy-Really Elegant
10/30/2006 at 11:53am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recepie goes together so fast and easy and it makes an elegant presentaion. I added a small dollop of pesto on top of the salmon after it came out of the oven, then garnished with a few bits of the leftover tomato slice and a tiny sprig of fresh dill. My husband was impressed!
Super Easy
10/29/2006 at 08:02pm
User: Vera from Atlantic Beach, FL User Rating:
This recipe was super easy and delicious. I will be making this for company in the future! Vera - Jacksonville, FL
Great fast recipe
10/28/2006 at 07:18pm
User: Laura from Elmont, NY User Rating:
I loved the idea of a fast and easy way to make salmon with a twist. The pastry puff, already being buttery, complimented the salmon well and the pesto sauce added that little umph to bring it all together. My only complaint, and it may be the pesto that was store bought, is that it was a little too oily for my liking. That said I still loved the dish!
So Easy
10/06/2007 at 04:51pm
User: marji from long beach, CA User Rating:
This recipe is so easy and is wonderful! Thanks Giada!
Shocked but Amazed
09/21/2007 at 12:04am
User: MELINDA from Cambridge, MA User Rating:
I am shocked at how well this turned out! I hate salmon and raw tomatoes but it all went together so well. Next time I would season the salmon prior to adding the almonds with salt and pepper - I added a lot more almonds and pesto than called for, but this dish is spectacular and I think I am a salmon convert! I put the puffed pastry on one tray and the salmon on another - the puffed pastry went in first and the salmon went in 5 minutes later. I needed about 15 minutes for the salmon and 20 minutes for the pastry. The salmon came out so soft! I loved it and so did the company I made it for.
Heqavenly
09/17/2007 at 05:40pm
User: BENITA from Southold, NY User Rating:
My husband hates fish, but this dish was elegant, easy, unbelievable. The presentation was absolutely simple. Bravo.
Michelle
09/12/2007 at 10:25pm
User: michelle from parker, CO User Rating:
This was an easy and wonderful recipe. My family loved it, and asking if I could make it again next week.
New salmon recipe favorite!
09/06/2007 at 12:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My daughter and I love salmon and this is one of our new favorites! Plus it is easy to prepare for working families.
Simple, Fast and Good!
09/06/2007 at 06:12am
User: Heather from Wilmington, NC User Rating:
This was so easy and had things I generally have at home anyway. It would be a great week-night meal. My salmon needed to cook longer than the pastry which was a little tricky since they are on the same pan.
Tasty and Quick
09/05/2007 at 11:59pm
User: Stephanie from Cardiff, CA User Rating:
I made this dinner, ate it and cleaned up the kitchen all in less than one hour! Not only that, it tasted great. We have been so burned out on salmon that this recipe was a very nice change. I didn't have almonds so I used cashews instead, still very tasty.
Satisfied my picky eaters
09/05/2007 at 06:41pm
User: Kim from Prospect, CT User Rating:
This recipe is so simple, quick and delicious, it even went over on my 3 kids who are very picky eaters. I added a side of spinach and another side of macaroni mixed with the left over pesto sauce, delicious !!!!!
yumm
09/05/2007 at 06:03pm
User: Jessica from Parkland, FL User Rating:
This was pretty tasty...i liked all the textures involved...just make sure you watch the puff pastry i ended up burning mine the first time around so we were only able to use the bottoms, otherwise it had great flavor
Fantastic
09/04/2007 at 09:35am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was much better than I imagined. I recommend a fresh pesto sauce.
Simply delicious
08/24/2007 at 08:42am
User: Daniel from Caledonia, MI User Rating:
This meal was very easy to make, and was delicious. I utilized toasted pine nuts instead of almonds, and topped with fresh basil. Presentation was fantastic!
Beautiful and delicious
08/22/2007 at 03:45pm
User: Toni from Jacksonville, FL User Rating:
This is an extraordinary recipe, because despite the ease of preparation, it is worthy of 'company.' The only suggestions I would add is a reminder to thaw the puff pastry in time (it needs about 40 minutes)and for those who prefer their salmon fairly well done, put it in the oven for about 5 minutes and then add the puff pastry squares for the required 10 minutes.
Perfect dinner for two!
08/20/2007 at 04:27pm
User: Nikki from Playa Vista, CA User Rating:
Beware that puff pastry always takes longer to cook than the recipes indicate, but once you master it, this is a SUPER recipe!!!!!! I made it for my husband and it is now our favorite way to eat salmon.
Really good!
08/19/2007 at 02:25pm
User: NANCY from Mountlake Terrace, WA User Rating:
Everyone loved this. The salmon took longer than the puff pastry, so I would just try to judge that in advance depending on salmon thickness.
So easy and a new favorite!
08/19/2007 at 12:09pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this with Wild Salmon that was fresh at this time of the year. My husband said it was better than what you get at a restaurant! I'll definately make this one again and again.
Fast, Easy, and Tasty
08/18/2007 at 03:22pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is so fast, easy and very delicious. Only 5 ingredients! I used a little more pesto. This is a must try.
Wow!!!!
08/18/2007 at 12:36pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Just made this Last night for dinner. It was a hit at my house. Please try it. You cannot go wrong with this.
easy yet elegant
08/14/2007 at 01:54pm
User: Troy from Modesto, CA User Rating:
this is a very easy dish and very tasty. It does impress your guests without spending too much time in the kitchen.
Soooo Good!!!
08/13/2007 at 11:49pm
User: Sara from American Canyon, CA User Rating:
The flavors and texture went great together. I'm very happy with the dish and we will make again =)
salmon & puff pastry
08/13/2007 at 06:40pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is so simple that you can do it with one hand while talking to your friends. It is unique and wonderful
Oh my gosh this was awesome!
08/13/2007 at 06:38pm
User: Linda from Ft Valley, GA User Rating:
Making it was as easy as it looked on TV, and the taste was awesome!!! Thank you so much, Giada! This is a keeper and will be on the top of my list for entertaining. I gave it 5 stars for ease, eye appeal and taste.
So easy!
08/12/2007 at 07:46pm
User: Caroline from Rancho Cucamonga, CA User Rating:
I encourage everyone to try this dish. It's very easy....it was so easy to make that I didn't think that it would be tasty....boy was I wrong! I will make this again!
Light and Healthy
08/12/2007 at 07:34pm
User: Amy from columbia, MD User Rating:
This was a super fast and super easy recipe. Light, crispy and with great flavor. Kind of like eating a salmon pizza!
Salmon with puff pastry and pesto.
08/07/2007 at 01:31pm
User: Rachel from Royal Palm Beach, FL User Rating:
The pastry came out greasy and not flakey at all. The pesto just overpowered the whole dish.
Very pretty.
08/06/2007 at 05:34pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Easy and pretty. Could be "kicked up a notch" with flavor.
Crowd Pleaser
08/05/2007 at 02:21pm
User: Rebecca from Dallas, TX User Rating:
The butteriness of the puffed pastry and salmon really go well with the saltiness of the pesto and acidity of the tomatoes. This was a very easy, no hassle dish to make and was a definite crowd pleaser!!! I will make this over and over and over again!!
Good & Easy
08/03/2007 at 09:00pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Its easy, its good and you can serve it to guests. There is no wow factor, but it changes salmon up a bit.
Yum
07/31/2007 at 12:21am
User: Lauren from Eden prairie, MN User Rating:
Family loved it--insanely quick to make, perfect for a week night. Nice flavors too.
5 Star Cuisine
07/30/2007 at 02:59pm
User: SARA from Minneapolis, MN User Rating:
I made this dish for a casual dinner with friends. They raved about it the whole evening. It is so easy it took me only 15 minutes. I served it with roasted asparagus and it was a nice lite meal for summer dining. I will make it again and shared the recipe with all my friends. Thanks Giada!
Tasty...
07/30/2007 at 09:37am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I found this recipe to be very easy to make and really good. The only thing is that it may take the pastry a little longer to cook otherwise it is doughy.
not that puffy
07/27/2007 at 09:27pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I wonder if Giada really made this all at once. The concept is good, but unless the puff pastry can cool, it totally falls and is a thin sheet of pastry. Still tasty, but not nearly as impressive. It would work better to bake the puff pastry ahead of time and let cool to room temperature, then it would retain it light puffiness!
Soooo Good!
07/27/2007 at 05:05pm
User: DChristy from Smyrna, GA User Rating:
This is as delicious and it is easy. I made it for my husband and he has an extremely sophisticated palete. He loved it!! It was romantic with its beautiful colors and rich buttery flavors.
Beautiful Presentation
07/27/2007 at 10:48am
User: Melissa from Nashville, TN User Rating:
Easy and good!
Crowd pleaser!
07/25/2007 at 11:25am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Prepared this for party of 8 with wild salmon and it got rave reviews from everyone - even the non seafood fan. Only suggestion was to either use a thicker piece of fish or less pastry. I served it with Giada's parmesean crusted broccoli and cauliflower too which paired perfectly. Also, I had to cut 2" strips of the dough to fit the salmon so as not to waste, I used them as tops and bottoms of ice cream sandwiches and sprinkled the remaining almond slices ontop to tie in as well.
yummy!
07/23/2007 at 07:54pm
User: Kathryn from Hickory, NC User Rating:
Great,simple, super easy!!
AMAZING
06/24/2007 at 06:33pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I love this recipe. It is so easy, looks beautiful, and is delicious to match! It will become a "make again" in my recipe book!
Delicious and quick
06/21/2007 at 11:49am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is so easy to make and so delicious. I have tried many of her recipes and they all turn out really well. The salmon is flaky and compliments so well with the puff pastry, pesto and tomatoes .. you must try it. It was a huge hit when I had some friends over and tried it. We have made it more then once since.
So Easy and So Good
06/03/2007 at 10:11pm
User: nancy from los altos, CA User Rating:
We loved it! The only part I did differently was to use roasted red peppers (the ones in jars from Trader Joe's) instead of the tomatoes. It was fantastic!
Kay, Homer Glen, Illinois
06/03/2007 at 04:14pm
User: Kay from Homer Glen, IL User Rating:
Absolutely delicious, with fabulous presentation, and extreme ease. I have made this several times to rave reviews!
Over the top delicious!!
05/26/2007 at 10:10am
User: CHERYL from Venice, FL User Rating:
This was such an easy meal to do. It was so delicius and simple to make. It is one of the most delicious Salmon recipes I have ever had. I will definately make this again.
Easy and Decadent!!
05/15/2008 at 08:05pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I skipped the toms and occasionally replace the almonds with other nuts I have around such as pine or macs., but this is a very flavorful bang for your buck dish. Want to impress that new date??? THIS IS THE DISH! Easy enough so you're not in the kitchen too long -spend that time smooching!
elegant
05/12/2007 at 01:23pm
User: Rebecca from San Antonio, TX User Rating:
This was really easy and very elegant. I'm not a seafood eater but am trying to eat more to be healthy and this was a wonderful way to eat it.
Great salmon
05/08/2007 at 10:38pm
User: Sally from Springfield, MO User Rating:
Recipe is delicious as written. When in a rush I just salt and pepper salmon, spread with pesto, top with sliced tomatoes and sprinkle PANKO on top for crispness the bake as directed. My family loves it either way.
Tasty but...
05/08/2007 at 01:46am
User: Mirielle from Dallas, TX User Rating:
I think this recipe was great but minus the puff pasrty and perhaps it would have also been HEALTHY or at least healthier. I think it works sans the p.p.
Very good!
04/29/2007 at 01:14pm
User: Yahaira from Gainesville, FL User Rating:
This meal was extremely easy to prepare and light and delicious! I didn't bother taking the skin off the one side of my salmon because after taking it out of the oven, it stuck to the foil and allowed me to just take the salmon right off and transfer to the puff pastry. The tomatoes tasted great with this. Will add to my repertoire for sure.
Sooo Good!
04/23/2008 at 08:18pm
User: null from null, null User Rating:
I made this for my mother one night and she loved it! It all came together so fast and was delicious. The combination of flavors was awesome!
great for a last minute get together
04/20/2008 at 01:12pm
User: Mandy from hillsborough, CA User Rating:
I love this recipe because it take 20 minutes to have a great dinner on the table... and it looks fantastic!
Not a Good Mix
04/20/2007 at 07:52pm
User: BILL from Washington, DC User Rating:
Too rich and oily for my taste: Salmon is an oily fish, pesto is oily, and puff pastry is buttery. Result: Too my fat and richness! Only the tomato cut the richness a bit. Everybody on here seems to think it's a 5-star recipe, but they obviously have different tastes than I have. I like all the ingredients separately, but none of them really complemented each other.
So simple and Delicious
04/18/2007 at 03:45pm
User: dana from belleair bluffs, FL User Rating:
I actually watched the show where she made this and it looked so yummy, so I printed the recipe and made it. I couldn't believe how easy it was, and it tasted like I was a profesional. Which I am far from =) The whole family loved it even my 2 year old (who actually had it w/out the pesto!
Good
04/17/2007 at 05:49pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I really enjoyed the simplicity and elegance of the dish, but I was confused with how the puff pastry came out. But overall, it was a keeper.
So easy...
04/04/2007 at 06:58pm
User: Kristin from Ivyland, PA User Rating:
This dish was delicious and so easy to make. My husband and I BOTH really enjoyed it. Thanks Giada!
it was okay
04/02/2008 at 10:55am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I thought this looked creative and fun. Unfortunately, once I started eating it I hated the tomato and pulled it off. The pastry got too soft and it kind of meade me feel yuck in my stomach. I mean it was okay....Next time (if there is one) I'll lose that tomato, and I'm not sold on the pastry under it, it was actually too much going on all at once I guess.
BEST SALMON EVER!!!!
03/23/2007 at 12:05pm
User: Amy from Arlington Heights, IL User Rating:
I had never seen Giada or her show before I saw this episode last year. I made the salmon and I am hooked! It has become my favorite meal of ALL TIME! It is soooo easy to make and absolutely delicious. My family didn't like it because my hubby doesn't care for salmon and my son turned his nose up at the idea of almonds. They are more McDonalds people than fine dining. I however think all the ingredients play together beautifully and I will be eating this dish until the day I die!
Good
03/20/2008 at 01:37pm
User: Barrie from Attleboro, MA User Rating:
Made with Haddock and the pesto was overpowering for the Haddock. I don't like Salmon, which is why I used the haddock. It was very simple and elegant though!! Might try the Salmon next time, maybe I'll like it in this recipe!
Salmon is the king of fish to me
03/20/2008 at 12:13pm
User: Diana from Virginia Beach, VA User Rating:
I find that salmon has a unique flavor and matching it up with the right nut could be adventurous. I love Salmon, but I love almonds just as much and now this recipe too. Paring Salmon with almonds was spectacular. There was no fish smell in the house. This recipe tasted so, so good. It tasted clean and aromatic. Not to mention how healthy, fast and easy.
Elegant Salmon
03/17/2007 at 04:07pm
User: Katherine from Lynnwoods, WA User Rating:
This dish is so easy to do and is a great dish when company comes. It looks so elegant and tastes so fresh and delicious. It will always be a hit!
Outstanding
03/17/2007 at 02:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
A meal with an intricate and elegant presentation, with a wonderful combination of flavours!! Will definitely make again!
Good but not great
03/16/2008 at 10:14pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Easy and tasty but nothing I would rave about.
Wonderfully Delicious!
03/16/2007 at 03:56pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
A meal I made for myself and I didn't mind having to cook for one -- now that is a change! Delicious, easy and filling! A definite winner
It was great
03/14/2008 at 09:42am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this for my family and everyone loved it. It was extremely easy to make and well worth it.
Yum
03/13/2008 at 04:53pm
User: Laura from New Orleans, LA User Rating:
Definitely will make this again!
Tracie
03/12/2008 at 05:24pm
User: tracie from celebration, FL User Rating:
When my son comes home from track practice if dinner isn't on the table he will go for the chips. I made this recipe today and boy was he pleased. It was so easy and the presentation wowed him. Did you get this to-go at a restuarant? He asked. If it pleased a 15 year old it will please anyone. Half way through the meal he did sprinkle a little herbed goat cheese on top...he doesn't go a meal without goat cheese. It was a nice touch, I would serve it that way again but put the goat cheese on the side. Perfection!
Perfect recipe...
03/09/2007 at 12:59pm
User: erin from Lexington, KY User Rating:
for a crowd or when it's just the two of us. I can't believe how easily constructed and delicious this recipe is. I even made it in the toaster oven! Many quick-fix recipes are lacking somewhere...taste, quality, etc. This was quick, pretty healthy, and absolutely delicious! Wonderful.
Too rich
03/07/2008 at 04:12pm
User: Joan from Northport, NY User Rating:
The mixture of the puff pastry, pesto, almonds, and salmon was too too rich. My family did not like it. I found that the puff pastry became soggy when you stack the other ingredients on top.
5 star/5 ingredient recipe!
03/03/2008 at 01:43pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I've made this dish several times and it truly cannot get any easier than this recipe. Because it is so simple, make sure you use the freshest ingredients available.
Absolutely wonderful and foolproof!
03/03/2007 at 08:41pm
User: DAWN from Milton, WI User Rating:
This recipe is so easy, but dinner party quality. Only 5 ingredients and one of the best salmon recipes I've tried. My husband says that this will make a salmon lover out of him. Try it, you won't be disappointed.
OMG!!! Sooooo Yummy!!!
03/03/2007 at 04:41pm
User: Roberta from Hollywood, FL User Rating:
I think this was the easiest, most delicious meal I've ever tasted. It sounded easy so I tried it (I'm not much of a cook). It was even easier than it sounded. If you want to impress someone, cook this meal. I cooked the fish a bit longer than suggested. The skin stuck to the foil which turned out to be a good thing - the fish came up so easily sans skin (don't like fish skin - yuck). This is in my recipe box no doubt!
Quick, easy and great for guests.
03/03/2007 at 10:37am
User: BRIAN from Boise, ID User Rating:
This is our new favorite way to prepare salmon. Extremely fast to throw together. No additional seasoning of any kind is needed with the basil pesto and pastry. The flavor combinations are perfect.
DELICIOUS
02/28/2007 at 07:28pm
User: MYIA from JACKSON, MS User Rating:
I love salmon but was starting to get bored with it. I saw this episode and was curioius. It was DELICIOUS. I also made Emerils garlic roasted asparagus and some rice pilaf...a wonderful meal an so easy to make.
Salmon Puff Pastry
02/24/2007 at 09:16am
User: Carol from East Sandwich, MA User Rating:
Giada's recipes are always explained with such passion that you know you absolutely have to try them. Each time you do it is always a success and quite delicious as well.
AWESOME!
02/23/2007 at 12:30pm
User: Angela from Royse City, TX User Rating:
Wow...now this is GREAT and easy and quick and ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS recipe! My hubby said it was "Gourmet" He would not stop ranting and raving and has STILL not stopped two days later!!!
Not so good
02/20/2007 at 08:17pm
User: Aileen from Rancho Cucamonga, CA User Rating:
The salmon didn't have enough flavor when it's just baked plain. I also wasn't a fan of the pesto with the Salmon.
salmon with puffed pastry
02/19/2007 at 08:11pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
the pesto sauce was far too overpowering for the salmon
Very easy and tasteful!!!
02/19/2007 at 04:18pm
User: HEAVEN from Pontiac, MI User Rating:
Great recipe, takes only mins, my family loved it!!!
Wonderful and so EASY!!!
02/19/2007 at 01:37pm
User: Shelby from Antelope, CA User Rating:
This was so easy to make and no mess! I do not know how to cook fish and this was so simple and delicious!!!
Quick and Easy
02/18/2007 at 08:05pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was delicious, saw it on TV today and made it for dinner, I cooked the salmon a little longer (I'm not that good of a cook and meat and fish make me a little nervous) but still didn't take much more that 20 min. I could not find "puff pastry" at the Supermarket, but used Pillsbury Crescent Rolls (I used 2 flat rectangles (formed by 4 triangles))... it was easy and delicious!
Salmon perfecto
02/18/2007 at 07:59pm
User: Janet from Santee, CA User Rating:
I love salmon and this is a simple but elegant recipe. I only made enough for my family, it was so good that I can't wait to host a dinner and serve this delicious meal to all my friends. There was nothing to it and it turned out perfecto!
not worth making
02/18/2007 at 02:17pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
the puff pastry needs to be cooked longer. It just wasnt appealing to me and I usually love giadas recipes but this was just awful.
Impressive
02/16/2007 at 11:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a dinner to impress with! At first I was skeptical about some of these different ingrediants going together, but it came together beautifully and tasted wonderful. I was very impressed and I'm sure others will be too!
Amazing Salmon
02/16/2007 at 12:10pm
User: Rebecca from Fall River, MA User Rating:
I am engaged... now living with my inlaws to be... it has been a challenge to cook meals not knowing if it will be well excepted. The family went crazy for the Salmon with puff pastry and pesto. only a genious would have come up wit that amazig combo!!! Giada knows whats she's doing!!! 5 Stars for her
AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME
02/16/2007 at 08:41am
User: Melissa from Holland, MI User Rating:
I've tried MANY of Giada's recipes, always to great success, but this by far tops them all. I am not a big fan of salmon, or fish in general, but my bf likes Salmon, so I made this for him for Valentine's Day, he loved it and I even devoured it. The combination of temperatures and textures and flavors was magnificent. It was amazing and super simple.
A winner!
02/15/2007 at 07:50pm
User: Tracie from pearland, TX User Rating:
Even my children liked this recipe. And it was as soooooo easy! This is a new standard in our house.
Fantastic
02/15/2007 at 05:17pm
User: Stephanie from Birmingham, AL User Rating:
I made this dish for my fiance on valentine's day and he LOVED it! It's so easy to make, and all the flavors really compliment each other. The almonds add a great crunch. I'm definately holding on to this recipe.
Totally delicious
02/15/2007 at 02:52pm
User: KRISTIN from San Francisco, CA User Rating:
This is a quick and easy meal to make and absolutely delicious. We even made our own paff pastry since our local store was out and it was still a piece of cake. Highly recommend. Looking forward to trying with other fish too.
Great romantic dinner
02/15/2007 at 01:58pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I fixed this for my sweetie last night for Valentine's Day. What a huge hit it was. It looked beautiful and tasted marvelous as well. Can't beat that! Oh, I roasted some asparagus at the same time as cooking the puff pastry & the salmon. It made the entire dinner all so easy.
So Easy!
02/15/2007 at 01:01pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very easy and very tasty!
Awesome Salmon
02/14/2007 at 03:41pm
User: eileen from grants pass, OR User Rating:
Completely delicious! Incredibly fast, easy, beautiful, elegant. The best salmon I've ever had.
Very easy and yummy
02/13/2008 at 11:47pm
User: Patricia from Dallas, TX User Rating:
This was a super simple recipe that looked and tasted great. Just the right amount of pesto along with the other ingredients. I simply served it with a spring mix salad. I did have to bake about 6 minutes more because my fillets were thicker, but that's all. My husband thought it was restaurant quality.
Beautiful, tastes great & so quick & easy!
02/12/2007 at 03:39pm
User: TERRI from CAMARILLO, CA User Rating:
Loved this! It tastes great and looks beautiful (like something from a fancy restaurant) but was so quick and easy to make. I highly recommend this one. I did cook for 15-20 min instead of 10 but other than that followed the recipe as written. Will definitely make again for company!
hello
02/11/2007 at 07:50pm
User: Adriana from watsonville, CA User Rating:
hello I think this looks good and easy iam going to make it and see if some my famliy remebers like it
Salmon with Puff Pastry and Pesto
02/11/2007 at 09:55am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
VERY LIGHT AND TASTY,I WILL DO IT AGAIN.
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02/10/2007 at 04:24pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
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Ten Stars all the way!
02/10/2007 at 11:24am
User: Michele from Downey, CA User Rating:
This dish is amazing. My hubby doesn't even like Salmon.. He does now!! This dish is easy, fast and full of flavor. The salmon needed just a little salt and pepper.. But other than that. Ten Stars all the Way.
Salmon with Puff Pastry and Pesto
02/07/2007 at 04:16pm
User: barbara from Englewood, OH User Rating:
Really really tasty and easy to prepare. Will have it often.
IMPRESSED MY BF
02/06/2007 at 06:43pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
So I tried the recipe exactly and he said it looked so gourmet and it tasted so great, he said its taste and presentation is such a gourmet restaurnat style type. A+++ HE even said its a must cook for dinner events!!
So delicious!
01/07/2007 at 11:37pm
User: Abriel from Minneapolis, MN User Rating:
This one is a breeze to make, in fact I made it two nights in a row because it was easy and so delicious. I am new at cooking, but this made me look like a pro.
tips to make it spectacular
01/05/2008 at 08:28am
User: diana from toronto, OH User Rating:
This is a very easy recipe that is sure to please your guests. I have a couple tips which will make it perfect. 1) Bake puff pastry and salmon on different baking sheets 2) Place puff pastry on paper towel to cool (to absorb some of the butter 3) Slice tomato ticker rather than thinner 4) Squirt fresh lemon juice over salmon before serving.