Description
These Lemon Basil Salmon Rolls are a delightful and healthy way to enjoy salmon. Packed with fresh basil, tangy lemon, and a creamy filling, they are both light and flavorful.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets, skinless
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the salmon fillets. Sprinkle with lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese with chopped fresh basil until well combined.
- Spread a generous amount of the basil cream cheese mixture over the top of each salmon fillet.
- Roll up each salmon fillet tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- Optionally, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top for a bit of crunch.
- Bake the salmon rolls in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
For a lighter alternative to cream cheese, use Greek yogurt or ricotta cheese.
Frozen salmon fillets can be used, but thaw them completely before cooking.
Breadcrumbs are optional; omit or use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version.
Prepare the salmon rolls up to a day ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
