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Spinach and Feta Stuffed Salmon Pinwheels – Easy Dinner

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Welcome to a delightful and gourmet-style dinner recipe that is not onlyeasy to preparebut also bursting with flavor—Spinach & Feta Stuffed Salmon Pinwheels! Whether you’re looking for ahealthy weeknight mealor animpressive dish for special occasions, thissavory and nutritious recipeis a must-try. The combination oftender, flaky salmon, creamy feta cheese, and fresh spinachmakes these pinwheels an absolute crowd-pleaser.Let’s dive into thisirresistible salmon recipethat will quickly become your go-to for a delicious, elegant, and protein-packed meal!

Ingredients

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  • 1large salmon fillet(about1½lbs, skinless)
  • 2 cupsfresh spinach, chopped
  • ½ cupfeta cheese, crumbled
  • 2cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoonolive oil
  • 2 tablespoonscream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoonlemon zest
  • 1 tablespoonfresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoondried dill(or1 teaspoonfresh dill)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Toothpicks or kitchen twine, to hold the pinwheels
  • Feta cheese alternative:Try goat cheese or ricotta for a creamier texture.
  • Dairy-free option:Use dairy-free cream cheese and a plant-based feta substitute.
  • Herb swap:If you’re not a fan of dill, substitute with parsley or basil for a fresh twist.

Instructions

  1. Heatolive oilin a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Addminced garlicand sauté for1 minuteuntil fragrant.
  3. Stir inchopped spinachand cook for2-3 minutes, or until wilted.
  4. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine thecooked spinach, feta cheese, cream cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, and dill. Mix well until evenly combined.
  6. Lay thesalmon fillet flaton a cutting board.
  7. Using asharp knife, slice it horizontally to create athin, even piece. (If needed, gently pound with a mallet to ensure uniform thickness.)
  8. Season withsalt and pepperto taste.
  9. Spread the preparedspinach & feta mixtureevenly over the salmon fillet.
  10. Starting from one end, tightlyroll the salmoninto alog shape.
  11. Secure the roll withtoothpicks or kitchen twineto prevent it from unraveling.
  12. Use asharp knifeto slice the salmon roll into1½-inch thick pinwheels.
  13. Preheat your oven to375°F (190°C).
  14. Place the salmon pinwheels in agreased baking dishand brush them lightly witholive oil.
  15. Bake for15-18 minutes, or until the salmon iscooked through and flaky.
  16. Remove thetoothpicks or twinebefore serving.
  17. Garnish withfresh dillor an extra squeeze oflemon juice.
  18. Serve warm and enjoy thisdelicious salmon dish!

Notes

Choose Fresh Salmon:High-qualitywild-caught salmonenhances the flavor.
Secure the Roll:Usetoothpicks or twineto keep everything intact while baking.
Don’t Overcook:Salmon cooks fast, so keep an eye on it to avoid drying out.
Make Ahead:Prepare the roll in advance and store in the fridge until ready to bake.

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