Description
Healthy and flavor-packed, these spinach and feta stuffed salmon pinwheels combine freshness and decadence for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
- 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
- Toothpicks or kitchen twine
Instructions
- Preheat your 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. Stir until well blended.
- Lay the skinless salmon fillet on a flat surface and spread the spinach and feta mixture evenly over the salmon.
- Starting from one end, tightly roll the salmon fillet into a pinwheel shape and secure the roll with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- Place the salmon pinwheels seam side down in a greased baking dish.
- Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and the filling is heated thoroughly.
Notes
For added convenience, consider prepping the pinwheels the day before and storing them in the refrigerator. Cover with aluminum foil during the last few minutes of baking to retain moisture if necessary.