Description
Impressive stuffed salmon rolls with a creamy filling, perfect for elevating your weeknight dinner routine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin removed and pounded to ¼-inch thickness
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (substitute with Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 2 tsp dried)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Kitchen twine or toothpicks for securing
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon by laying fillets on a cutting board and pounding to an even ¼-inch thickness.
- Create the filling by combining cream cheese, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, dill, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Stuff and roll the salmon fillets tightly with the filling, securing with twine or toothpicks.
- Sear the rolls in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes on each side.
- Finish cooking by baking in a preheated 375°F oven for 10-12 minutes until cooked through.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute cream cheese with Greek yogurt. Incorporate quinoa for added protein and fiber.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: stuffed salmon, salmon rolls, seafood recipes, healthy dinner, easy recipes