Description
Lemon Basil Salmon Rolls are a deliciously easy dish that combines tender salmon, zesty lemon, and fresh basil, all wrapped in a soft tortilla. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a quick weeknight meal, these rolls burst with flavor and vibrant colors. With minimal preparation, you can create an elegant appetizer or light lunch that will leave everyone asking for the recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by gathering them on the counter.
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; mix until smooth.
- Cook salmon fillets in a skillet over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until flaky; let cool and flake into pieces.
- Lay out tortillas flat; spread with creamy filling, top with basil leaves and flaked salmon.
- Roll tortillas tightly from one edge; slice into pinwheels or halves for serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (90g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg