Description
Delicious stuffed salmon pinwheels featuring a creamy filling of spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese, rolled inside tender salmon fillets. Seared for a golden crust and finished in the oven, these pinwheels make a perfect main course that’s impressive yet easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Roll
- 1.5 lbs salmon fillet (skinless, center-cut)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Toothpicks or kitchen twine (for securing)
Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup cooked spinach (well-drained and chopped)
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix cream cheese, cooked spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
- Slice the salmon: Lay the salmon fillet flat on a cutting board and carefully slice it horizontally to create a thinner, flatter piece, being careful not to cut all the way through to maintain one whole piece for rolling.
- Spread the filling: Evenly spread the prepared filling over the flattened salmon surface, covering it edge to edge.
- Roll and secure: Starting from the short end, roll the salmon tightly into a cylinder. Slice the roll into 1.5- to 2-inch thick pinwheels. Secure each pinwheel with toothpicks or kitchen twine to hold their shape while cooking.
- Sear the pinwheels: Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the pinwheels and sear for 2–3 minutes on each side, turning carefully to achieve a light golden brown crust.
- Bake to finish: Transfer the skillet with the seared pinwheels into the preheated oven at 375°F and bake for 10–12 minutes until the salmon is fully cooked through and opaque.
- Serve warm: Remove from oven, discard toothpicks or twine, then plate and serve the salmon pinwheels warm alongside your preferred sides like rice, mashed potatoes, or salad.
Notes
- You can use frozen spinach instead of fresh; just be sure to drain it very well to prevent excess moisture in the filling.
- For a dairy-free version, replace cream cheese with a dairy-free alternative and omit the Parmesan cheese.
- These salmon pinwheels pair wonderfully with rice, mashed potatoes, or a light salad, making for a well-rounded meal.
- Ensure the salmon is sliced carefully without cutting all the way through to maintain the roll shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
