Parmesan Herb Salmon Pinwheels
Parmesan Herb Salmon Pinwheels sounds intense and intimidating, but let me be the first to tell you that this recipe is pretty simple with proper technique. The most important ingredient to make this a success is simply by using the center-cut fillet or you can leave the filler whole (like I did) and roll it up after you apply the parmesan herb mixture.
I used Alaskan King Salmon for this recipe, also called Chinook, but this is the largest species of Alaskan Salmon. A few positive nutrition perks is it has the highest oil content, which provides the highest amount of Omega-3 fatty acids. Don’t worry, there is a tremendous tasty flavor with every bite and it has a semi-soft texture.
This recipe is one that will be great for when you host or if you have a whole family sit-down dinner. There is a lot of high quality fish to go around and I would recommend you bring some serious eaters, you do not want to see any of this go to waste! Let’s get to the recipe!
Parmesan Herb Salmon Pinwheels
Ingredients
- 1 Whole Alaskan king salmon or any of your choice
- Olive oil for a binder
- Garlic lemon pepper seasoning
- 3-4 Lemons
- Parsley
Parmesan Herb Crust
- 1 block Softened cream cheese
- ½ cup Finely grated parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp Mayo
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp Fresh dill chopped
- 2 tbsp Fresh rosemary chopped
- 1 Whole lemon zested
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Mexican chili powder
Instructions
- Remove the skin from the salmon. One method is to pour hot water over the skin, then grip it with a paper towel and carefully pull it away. Place the salmon in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
- Add the softened cream cheese, Parmesan, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, dill, rosemary, lemon zest, lemon juice, and chili powder to a large bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Preheat the smoker to 325°F and add apple wood chunks.
- Remove the salmon from the refrigerator and pat it dry. Lightly coat the surface with olive oil and season with garlic lemon pepper seasoning.
- Spread the Parmesan herb mixture evenly over the entire salmon fillet.
- Starting at the smallest end of the salmon, tightly roll the fillet. Cut the rolled salmon into 2-inch-thick pinwheels.
- Arrange the lemon slices across the bottom of a cast-iron skillet. Place the salmon pinwheels on top of the lemons.
- Spoon the remaining Parmesan herb mixture over the top of each pinwheel.
- Place the skillet in the smoker and cook for about 45 minutes. Begin checking the salmon after 30 minutes.
- Remove the salmon when it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
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Parmesan Herb Salmon Pinwheels are a great way to show off your culinary skills and impress your guests. Not only do they taste great, but they’re also really easy to make. All you need is some salmon, herbs, cheese, and a few minutes of your time.
If you’re looking for an impressive dish that doesn’t require a lot of effort, then this recipe is definitely worth trying. So what are you waiting for? Give it a go!
Did you enjoy these Parmesan herb salmon pinwheels? Youll love my other fish recipes in the link below!
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