Description
Elegant salmon pinwheels stuffed with spinach, feta, and fresh herbs for a delicious and nourishing dinner.
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
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté garlic for 1 minute.
- Add spinach, cook 2–3 minutes until wilted.
- Cool slightly, then mix with feta, cream cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, and dill.
- Slice salmon fillet flat, season with salt and pepper.
- Spread filling evenly, roll tightly, and secure with toothpicks or twine.
- Slice into 1½-inch pinwheels.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Place in a greased baking dish and brush lightly with olive oil.
- Bake 15–18 minutes, until salmon flakes easily.
- Remove toothpicks, garnish with dill and lemon, and serve warm.
Notes
- Choose a fresh salmon fillet for best results.
- Secure roll tightly with toothpicks or twine.
- Avoid overcooking salmon for tender texture.
- Prep ahead by rolling earlier, then slice and bake when ready.