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Stuffed Salmon Pinwheels

Delicious Stuffed Salmon Pinwheels for Effortless Elegance

These Stuffed Salmon Pinwheels combine flaky salmon with a creamy spinach filling, elegantly rolled into pinwheels that impress and delight.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 pinwheels
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pinwheels
  • 4 fillets Salmon skinless, boneless
  • 8 oz Cream cheese full-fat for rich texture
  • 1 cup Spinach fresh or cooked
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese or Pecorino
  • 2 tbsp Fresh dill
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup Other vegetables e.g., chopped bell peppers or zucchini
  • 1/2 cup Different cheeses e.g., Asiago

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Prepare the Creamy Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, minced garlic, spinach, lemon zest, Parmesan cheese, and fresh dill until smooth.
  3. Season the Salmon: Lay salmon fillets skin-side down, season with salt and pepper.
  4. Spread the Filling: Evenly spread the creamy filling over each salmon fillet, leaving a small border.
  5. Roll the Pinwheels: Carefully roll each salmon fillet tightly to form a pinwheel, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
  6. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place rolled pinwheels seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Bake the Pinwheels: Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  8. Cool and Slice: Let cool for a few minutes before slicing into rounds and serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheelCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 19gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover pinwheels in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Unbaked pinwheels can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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