Description
Asparagus and Lemon Basil Ricotta Stuffed Salmon Rolls are a vibrant, flavorful dish that elevates any meal. Each roll features succulent salmon wrapped around a creamy ricotta filling with fresh asparagus, basil, and zesty lemon. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, these rolls combine elegance with ease of preparation. Discover how to create this culinary masterpiece that will have everyone raving!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 1 cup asparagus, trimmed to 3 inches
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rinse and trim asparagus.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, lemon zest, basil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Lay salmon fillets skin-side down; spread ricotta mixture and add asparagus at one end.
- Roll fillets tightly like burritos and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Place rolls seam-side down on a greased baking sheet; drizzle with olive oil and season.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until flaky.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon roll (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg