Description
Indulge in the elegance of Spinach & Feta Stuffed Salmon Pinwheels, a delightful dish that combines tender salmon with a creamy filling of fresh spinach and tangy feta cheese. Perfect for impressing guests at dinner parties or enjoying a cozy weeknight meal, these pinwheels are both simple to prepare and visually stunning. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you can create an eye-catching centerpiece that bursts with flavor, making it ideal for any occasion. Customize the filling with your favorite herbs to enhance its taste further. Serve warm and watch as your family and friends rave about this gourmet seafood delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 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 until well blended.
- Place the salmon fillet on a cutting board and slice horizontally without cutting all the way through. Open it like a book.
- Spread the spinach and feta mixture evenly over one side of the salmon.
- Roll up the salmon tightly from one end to the other and secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- Place in a greased baking dish and bake for about 18 minutes or until fully cooked and flaky.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg