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Salmon Empanadas

These baked salmon empanadas are filled with flaky fish and savory spices. They are crispy, portable and perfect for snacks or dinner.
Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
Recipe by: Sylvia Melendez-Klinger, MS, RD
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Salmon Empanadas

Ingredients

  • 8 frozen empanada dough disks thawed
  • 12 ounces salmon filets cut into 8 equal pieces
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1 large egg

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Place 4 empanada disks onto parchment-lined baking sheet. Top with salmon.
  • Mix butter, parsley and basil in a small bowl. Spread over top of salmon.
  • Fold crust and pinch together firmly to seal, then lightly press edges with a fork for a decorative effect, if desired.
  • Lightly scramble egg in a small bowl. Brush over tops and edges of empanadas.
  • Bake 25-28 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown. Cover lightly with aluminum foil to avoid over browning, if needed.
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