Smoked Mackerel Empanadas
Delicate empanadas filled with smoked mackerel, perfect for a elegant dinner or appetizer.
Ingredients
- ●1/2 pound Smoked Mackerel
- ●1 sheet Puff Pastry
- ●1 small Onionfinely chopped
- ●1 Eggbeaten for egg wash
- ●2 tablespoons Water
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black Pepper
- ●1 tablespoon Parsleychopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
- 3
Cut out circles of pastry using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass.
- 4
Place a spoonful of smoked mackerel in the center of each pastry circle.
- 5
Brush the edges of the pastry with beaten egg for a golden glaze.
- 6
Fold the pastry in half over the filling, pressing the edges to seal.
- 7
Use a fork to crimp the edges and create a decorative border.
- 8
Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 9
Brush the tops of the empanadas with a little water and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- 10
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
- 11
Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.