Description
Tender salmon fillets rolled with a creamy spinach, ricotta, and feta filling for a flavorful, elegant dish. These baked salmon pinwheels are naturally low-carb, high-protein, and perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb skinless, boneless salmon fillet
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 cups packed baby spinach (about 312 g / 11 oz)
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup ricotta cheese, drained
- 1/3 cup feta cheese, drained
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 green onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 large egg, beaten
Instructions
- Season both sides of the salmon with salt and pepper. If very thick, butterfly to make rolling easier. Set aside.
- Chop the spinach. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté onion until soft. Add spinach and cook until wilted and dry. Let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, feta, dill, lemon zest, green onion, and garlic powder until smooth. Stir in spinach mixture. Adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Mix in beaten egg until well combined.
- Lay salmon on parchment or plastic wrap. Spread filling evenly across the surface.
- Starting at one short end, roll tightly using the paper underneath for support.
- Wrap the roll securely and freeze for 1 hour to firm.
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unwrap and slice the chilled salmon into 6 equal pinwheels. Secure loose ends with toothpicks.
- Place pinwheels on baking sheet and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until cooked through (internal temp about 155°F).
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Use frozen spinach if desired—thaw, squeeze, and cook out excess moisture.
- Freeze the entire roll or individual pinwheels ahead of time for quick meals.
- Try cream cheese instead of ricotta for a richer filling.
- Swap dill for parsley or Mediterranean herb blends.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
