Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Spinach & Feta Stuffed Salmon Pinwheels, a dish that beautifully marries tender, flaky salmon with a creamy spinach and feta filling. This elegant yet simple recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions when you want to impress guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large skinless salmon fillet (about 1½ lbs)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese (softened)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon dried dill (or 1 teaspoon fresh dill)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped spinach, crumbled feta, minced garlic, olive oil, cream cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Place the salmon fillet on a cutting board and slice horizontally to create an even layer. Spread the filling mixture evenly over the salmon.
- Roll the salmon tightly from one end into a log shape and secure it with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the pinwheels seam-side down. Bake for about 18 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel (approximately 125g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg