Spinach & Feta Stuffed Salmon Pinwheels
Elevate your dining experience with these Spinach & Feta Stuffed Salmon Pinwheels. This elegant yet simple dish features tender, flaky salmon rolled with a creamy filling of fresh spinach and tangy feta cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, these pinwheels impress without requiring much fuss. Not only are they delicious, but they also offer a nutritious blend of omega-3 fatty acids from salmon and vitamins from spinach.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
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
- Salt and pepper to taste
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, dried dill, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Lay the salmon fillet skin side down on a cutting board and spread the filling evenly over it.
- Roll the salmon tightly into a log shape and secure it with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- Place the rolled salmon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 18 minutes or until cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 282
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg