Description
Spinach and Feta Stuffed Salmon Pinwheels are a delightful dish that combines the rich flavors of salmon with a creamy, savory filling of spinach, feta, and cream cheese.
Ingredients
- Fresh salmon fillets: 4 fillets, each about 6 oz.
- Fresh spinach: 2 cups, chopped.
- Feta cheese: 1/2 cup, crumbled.
- Cream cheese: 1/4 cup, softened.
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced.
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed.
- Fresh dill: 1 tablespoon, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill).
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (to taste).
- Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon (to taste).
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons (for cooking).
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon fillets by slicing each fillet horizontally to create a pocket.
- In a medium bowl, combine chopped spinach, crumbled feta, softened cream cheese, minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Spoon the filling into the pocket of each salmon fillet and roll them into pinwheels, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the pinwheels seam-side down for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- Choose high-quality, fresh salmon for the best flavor.
- Consider marinating the salmon in lemon juice and herbs for extra flavor.
- Alternative fillings can include kale, goat cheese, or roasted red peppers.
- Pinwheels can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salmon, spinach, feta, pinwheels, healthy recipe