Description
Delicious salmon rolls filled with creamy ricotta, fresh basil, and bright lemon, complemented by crisp asparagus.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Fresh Salmon Fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
- 1 Lemon (zest and juice)
- 1/2 cup Fresh Basil, chopped
- 12 Asparagus spears
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Toothpicks or Kitchen Twine
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Blanch the asparagus spears for 2-3 minutes until bright green, then transfer to an ice bath.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped basil, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy.
- Lay salmon fillets skin-side down and spread an even layer of the ricotta mixture over each fillet.
- Place 3 asparagus spears at one end of each fillet and roll tightly. Secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- Drizzle olive oil in a baking dish and place the salmon rolls seam-side down. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until cooked through and the asparagus is tender but crisp.
Notes
Serve with a sprinkle of fresh basil and a side of quinoa or salad. Perfect for impressing guests on special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 30mg