Stuffed Salmon Pinwheels
Savory salmon fillets rolled with a creamy spinach and herb filling, seared and baked to perfection for an elegant and flavorful main dish.
Equipment
- 1 oven-safe skillet
- 1 small mixing bowl
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets 6 oz each
- 1/2 cup cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup cooked spinach drained and chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine cream cheese, cooked spinach, dill, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Place salmon fillets on a cutting board and cut a pocket in each without slicing through completely.
- Fill each pocket evenly with the cream cheese mixture.
- Roll up each fillet to form pinwheels.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear pinwheels 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until salmon is cooked through.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach if preferred; sauté briefly before adding.
- Add grated Parmesan for richer flavor.
- Store leftovers refrigerated up to 2 days.
- Ideal for special occasions or dinner parties.