Spinach & Feta Stuffed Salmon Pinwheels Recipe
These elegant Spinach & Feta Stuffed Salmon Pinwheels are a flavorful and impressive dish perfect for a special dinner. Tender salmon filled with a savory spinach and feta mixture, rolled into pinwheels, and baked to perfection. A delicious and healthy meal that will surely impress your guests.
- Author: Rita
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
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)
- Prepare the Spinach and Feta Filling: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Remove the skillet from heat and let it cool slightly. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked spinach, feta cheese, cream cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, and dill. Mix until evenly combined.
- Prep the Salmon Fillet: Place the salmon fillet on a cutting board and carefully slice it horizontally to create a thin, flat piece. If needed, gently pound it with a mallet for an even thickness. Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the Pinwheels: Spread the spinach and feta mixture evenly over the salmon fillet. Starting from one end, tightly roll the salmon into a log. Secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine to hold the roll in place. Use a sharp knife to slice the salmon roll into 1½-inch thick pinwheels.
- Bake the Pinwheels: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the salmon pinwheels in a greased baking dish. Brush them lightly with olive oil. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve: Remove the toothpicks or twine before serving. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh dill or an extra squeeze of lemon juice, if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Spinach, Feta, Salmon, Pinwheels, Stuffed, Baked