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Salmon en Croute (Lightened Up Version)

When you want to impress a crowd and look all “I spent hours on this”… but actually did it in, like, 20 minutes 😌✨ Say hello to my Salmon en Croute glow-up. Instead of heavy puff pastry, I’m wrapping that gorgeous filet in crispy, flaky phyllo — all the crunch, way fewer calories and fat. And the filling? We’re trading traditional cream cheese for Greek yogurt cream cheese, so it’s still creamy and luxurious, just a bit more… FITlife approved. 💅🏽🐟 The result: 🥐 Crunchy + golden on the outside 💪 Rich, protein-packed goodness on the inside 🎉 Fancy enough for guests, simple enough for a Tuesday

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Total: 35 min 420 calories
Salmon en Croute (Lightened Up Version)
Recipe Overview
Prep 15 min
Cook 20 min
Total 35 min
Calories 420

Ingredients

  • 1 lb salmon filet, skin removed
  • 6–8 sheets phyllo dough
  • Avocado oil spray
  • 4 oz Greek yogurt cream cheese
  • 1 cup chopped spinach (fresh or frozen, squeezed dry)
  • ½ cup chopped artichoke hearts
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • Salt + pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    ✨ Lightened-Up Salmon en Croute (Spinach-Artichoke Style)


    Instructions:

    1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
    2. In a bowl, mix the Greek yogurt cream cheese, spinach, artichokes, garlic, herbs, lemon zest, salt + pepper.
    3. Lay down your phyllo, spraying lightly between each sheet so it stays flaky.
    4. Spread a thin layer of the spinach-artichoke mixture in the center.
    5. Place salmon on top, season lightly, then add another thin layer of the mixture over the fish.
    6. Wrap it up like a present — snug but cute! Add an additional layer of phyllo on top and crumple like you would a piece of paper.  It will give it height and drama in the presentation.
    7. Brush or spray the top with oil and bake 20–25 minutes until golden and crisp.
    8. Slice, serve, and soak up the compliments.


  2. 2

    🧮 Macros Per Serving (1/4 recipe)

    Calories: ~420–450
    Protein: ~35–38 g
    Fat: ~22–25 g
    Carbs: ~18–22 g
    Fiber: ~2–3 g


Note: Adjust spices to taste. Enjoy your meal!
About the Chef
Mareya Ibrahim

The Fit Foodie

Award-winning chef, author, and nutrition expert dedicated to proving that healthy food can be irresistible.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 420
Servings 1-2

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