Description
Delight your taste buds with these easy Spinach & Feta Stuffed Salmon Pinwheels — a flavorful and elegant dish that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Tender salmon is rolled with a savory spinach and feta filling, baked to perfection, and perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
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1 large salmon fillet (about 1½ lbs, skinless)
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2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
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½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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½ teaspoon dried dill (or 1 teaspoon fresh dill)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Toothpicks or kitchen twine (for securing)
Instructions
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Prepare the filling: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Set aside to cool.
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Mix the filling: In a bowl, combine cooled spinach, feta cheese, cream cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, and dill. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Prepare the salmon: Lay the salmon fillet flat on a clean surface. Spread the spinach and feta mixture evenly over the top.
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Roll and secure: Gently roll the salmon up, starting from the wider end. Secure the roll with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
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Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the salmon pinwheels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15–20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
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Serve: Remove toothpicks or twine, slice into pinwheels, and serve warm.
Notes
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For extra flavor, sprinkle a bit of Parmesan cheese over the pinwheels before baking.
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Swap feta for goat cheese for a creamy twist.
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Make sure the salmon is evenly thick for easy rolling.
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To make ahead, prepare and roll the salmon, then refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approx. ¼ of recipe)
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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