What To Serve With Salmon En Croute
What to serve with salmon en croute is an important consideration if you’re going to the effort of making this sophisticated centrepiece.
With succulent salmon, buttery and crisp puff pastry, and indulgent cream cheese and dill, it’s the kind of meal that you can make for a special occasion, and you’ll have requests for it time and time again!
It’s definitely worth taking the time to plan your side dishes and accompaniments though, so you can complement those wonderful flavours and produce a spread that everyone will love.
Whether you want to keep things super simple or you’re happy to spend a little more time in the kitchen, here are some tasty ideas for what to serve with salmon en croute…
1. Minted new potatoes
A serving of minted new potatoes is fresh, vibrant, and really easy to prepare.
Gently wash your potatoes, but leave the skin on.
Next, boil in a pan with a few sprigs of mint and some ground sea salt for around 20 minutes, or until they’re cooked through and tender.
Drain the potatoes, then whilst still hot, add chopped mint and seasoning.
This is a great option for what to serve with salmon en croute when you want to ensure that your main course is still the star of the show!
2. Pesto roasted vegetables
Roasted veggies are colourful and nutritious, and they’re the perfect side dish for salmon en croute.
Just chop up your favourites, such as peppers, onions, aubergines, tomatoes, and courgettes, drizzle with some oil, and roast in the oven for around 25 minutes.
Once cooked through and slightly charred in places, remove and stir through some pesto.
A shop bought version will work absolutely fine, though if you have your time, check out this homemade pesto recipe. It takes just five minutes to make, and you can keep some aside to whip up a quick and easy pasta dish later in the week!
3. Watercress salad
Salmon en croute can be a rich meal in its own right, so if you’re serving it for lunch or as part of a buffet, you’ll want to make sure that you’re offering some lighter accompaniments to balance things out and cater for just want a light bite.
A simple watercress salad is easy to prepare but also absolutely delicious.
The distinctive peppery taste complements the salmon perfectly, and it’s the kind of combination you’d often find in a classy French bistro!
4. Creamy mashed potato
Mashed potatoes are the ultimate in comfort food, and especially in the colder autumn and winter months.
When served with salmon en croute it can make for a very filling meal, so this is a side dish that you’ll want to choose when you know everyone is going to be hungry!
Use Maris Piper potatoes for the best results, and a swirl of cream for an extra touch of indulgence.
5. Pea, pancetta, and potato salad
A potato salad is a tasty side dish, and you might decide you want to make it that extra bit interesting by adding peas and pancetta.
The result is a vibrant and colourful side dish that will bring an extension dimension to your dinner.
6. Buttery broccoli
It’s always a good idea to offer a green vegetable as a side dish for a meal, particularly when it’s a rich meal such as salmon en croute.
Simply steam your broccoli, and add a knob of butter whilst still hot.
It’s a great source of nutrients and it’s also high in fibre.
7. Creamed spinach
My favourite creamed spinach recipe takes just 20 minutes to make, and it’s nutritious whilst also being indulgent!
The cream and spinach make for a real treat.
8. Sautéed leeks
Leeks are another great veggie to serve with salmon en croute.
Just chop into circles, and cook until softened in a little butter in a red hot pan.
If you like, you could add a little garlic for some extra flavour.
9. Hollandaise sauce
Hollandaise sauce is a commonly served with salmon. It’s a simple emulsion of egg yolk, lemon juice, melted butter, and lemon juice, seasoned with salt and pepper.
Though you can always pick up a readymade version, it’s one of those things where it’s worth taking the time to prepare your own from scratch.
You’ll definitely be able to taste the difference, and it’ll only take around ten minutes.
10. Cider glazed carrots
Cider glazed carrots are sweet, delicious, and visually appealing.
If you want to add a splash of colour to your plate, they’re a great option for what to serve with salmon en croute.
11. Green salad
A fresh and crunchy salad is the kind of accompaniment that can go with almost any meal!
Just chop up lettuce, red cabbage, carrot, cucumber, tomatoes, and other salad veggies that you might have lurking in your fridge, and you’re good to go.
A simple squeeze of lemon will work well as a dressing here, and will complement the salmon perfectly.
12. Garlic and herb mashed cauliflower
Sometimes, the combination of rich puff pastry and mashed potatoes can be a little heavy.
If you agree, then you might want to try mashed cauliflower instead. It’s lighter than its potato counterpart, and it’s also a wonderful way to ensure that fussy members of the family are getting their 5-a-day!
The secret to ensuring mashed cauliflower is full of flavour and not disappointingly bland is to add plenty of seasoning or your favourite mix of herbs. Roasted garlic does the trick really well, and is delicious when stirred through your mash mixture.
13. Sweet potato wedges with rosemary and thyme
Potato chips might seem a little too run of the mill to serve alongside a dish as special as salmon en croute, but sweet potato wedges can fit the bill perfectly!
Leave the skins on, and roast in the oven with vegetable oil and fresh rosemary and thyme.
You’ll be pleased to know that they’re good for you, too. They’re full of fibre, iron, calcium, and a variety of essential vitamins and minerals.
14. Lemon wedges
It would be criminal to serve a salmon en croute without some fresh lemon wedges for squeezing over!
Just how zesty you like things is all down to personal preference, so let your guests do their own squeezing so they can have as much or as little as they like.
Share your ideas for what to serve with salmon en croute!
A salmon en croute is such a special, show stopping meal, and any combination of these sides and accompaniments can work really well and help you to wow your guests.
A bottle of chilled, white wine is essential too, so make sure you have a bottle or two in the fridge before everyone sits down to enjoy the feast.
If you have any additional ideas for what to serve with salmon en croute, please do leave a comment below and share your thoughts. I’d love to hear from you!
