Description
Delicious and elegant Spinach & Feta Stuffed Salmon Pinwheels featuring tender salmon fillets rolled with a flavorful mixture of fresh spinach, crumbly feta cheese, garlic, and aromatic herbs, baked to perfection for a nutritious and impressive meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon & Filling
- 1 large salmon fillet (about 1½ lbs, skinless)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- ½ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the salmon pinwheels.
- Prepare Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped spinach, crumbled feta, minced garlic, olive oil, softened cream cheese, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined to create a flavorful filling.
- Prepare Salmon: Lay the salmon fillet flat on a cutting board. If the fillet is large or thick, cut it horizontally into two equal pieces to make rolling easier and neater.
- Assemble Pinwheels: Spread an even layer of the spinach and feta filling over each salmon piece. Carefully roll each piece tightly from one end to the other, then secure the rolls using toothpicks or kitchen twine to maintain their shape while baking.
- Bake: Place the salmon pinwheels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for about 18 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork, indicating it is fully cooked.
Notes
- For easier rolling, ensure the salmon fillet is evenly thick; trimming thicker parts may help.
- Fresh dill can be substituted for dried dill for a more vibrant herb flavor.
- Remove toothpicks or twine before serving to avoid choking hazards.
- Leftover pinwheels can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated gently.
- Serve with a side of lemon wedges for added freshness.
