Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large salmon fillet (about 1½ lbs)
- 2 cups chopped spinach
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp softened cream cheese
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp dried dill (or 1 tsp fresh dill)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Toothpicks or kitchen twine
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Filling
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped spinach and cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, mix spinach mixture with feta, cream cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, and dill until well combined.
Step 2: Prep the Salmon
- Lay the salmon fillet flat on a cutting board and slice it horizontally to create an even, thin sheet.
- Gently pound with a mallet if needed for uniform thickness.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Step 3: Roll It Up
- Spread spinach-feta mixture evenly over the salmon.
- Starting from one short end, roll it up tightly like a jelly roll.
- Secure with toothpicks or tie with kitchen twine.
- Slice into 1½-inch thick pinwheels.
Step 4: Bake
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place pinwheels in a greased baking dish.
- Lightly brush tops with olive oil.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, until salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
Step 5: Serve
- Remove toothpicks or twine before serving.
- Garnish with fresh dill or a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes