Spinach & Feta Stuffed Salmon Pinwheels Recipe
Delicious Spinach & Feta Stuffed Salmon Pinwheels are a flavorful and impressive dish perfect for a special dinner. Tender salmon filled with a savory blend of spinach, feta, and herbs, these pinwheels are sure to please!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Salmon Pinwheels:
- 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 (to hold the pinwheels)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Spinach and Feta Filling – Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted. Combine spinach, feta, cream cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, and dill.
- Step 2: Prep the Salmon Fillet – Slice salmon horizontally to create a thin piece. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 3: Assemble the Pinwheels – Spread filling over salmon, roll into a log, secure with toothpicks, and slice into pinwheels.
- Step 4: Bake the Pinwheels – Preheat oven to 375°F. Place pinwheels in a baking dish, brush with oil, and bake for 15-18 minutes.
- Step 5: Serve – Remove toothpicks, garnish, and serve.
Notes
- You can customize the filling with herbs or additional cheeses.
- Adjust baking time based on the thickness of the salmon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Salmon pinwheels, stuffed salmon, spinach and feta, seafood recipe
