Salmon Pinwheels

Beautifully rolled salmon pinwheels filled with creamy cheese, spinach, and herbs ; the perfect blend of elegance and comfort. Easy enough for weeknights, impressive enough for guests.

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Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, European-inspired

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 18

Chill Time: 30

Total Time: 1 8

Servings: servings

Calories: 420kcal

Cost: $18

Equipment

1 Chef’s knife
1 Cutting board
1 Mixing bowl
1 Plastic Wrap
1 Baking sheet
1 Parchment paper
1 Instant-read thermometer

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1.5 lbs salmon fillet skin removed, rectangular shape preferred
8 oz cream cheese softened
2 cups fresh spinach finely chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
¼ cup fresh dill chopped
¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
2 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
1 teaspoon lemon zest optional
2 tablespoon olive oil for brushing
salt and black pepper to taste

Optional Add-ins

¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
2 tablespoon capers optional
¼ cup feta cheese crumbled

Instructions

Prepare salmon fillet — remove skin, butterfly, and flatten evenly.
Mix filling — combine cream cheese, garlic, spinach, herbs, lemon juice, and zest.
Spread filling evenly over salmon and roll tightly using plastic wrap.
Chill for 30 minutes to firm up before slicing.
Slice into 1-inch rounds and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Brush with olive oil, season, and bake at 375°F for 15–18 minutes.
Broil 2 minutes for golden tops, then rest before serving.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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