Description
These Asparagus and Lemon Basil Ricotta Salmon Rolls are a delightful combination of flavors with tender asparagus, creamy ricotta cheese, and zesty lemon rolled up in slices of salmon and baked to perfection. A perfect dish for a special dinner or a gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Rolls:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 5 oz each, skinless and thinly sliced)
- 8 spears of asparagus (trimmed)
Ricotta Filling:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- cooking spray or oil for baking dish
- lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare Ricotta Filling: In a small bowl, mix ricotta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Blanch Asparagus: Blanch asparagus in boiling water for 1–2 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath.
- Fill and Roll Salmon: Spread ricotta mixture on salmon slices, place asparagus spear at one end, and roll up tightly.
- Bake: Grease a baking dish, place rolls seam-side down, brush with olive oil, and bake for 15–18 minutes.
- Serve: Serve warm with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle Parmesan over the rolls before baking.
- Pairs well with couscous, quinoa, or a fresh green salad.
- If using thicker salmon fillets, pound them to an even thickness before rolling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
