Lemon Dill Salmon Pinwheels
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
8 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
13 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
439 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Lemon Dill Salmon Pinwheels
Description
The salmon's skin is removed before slicing the flesh lengthwise into 1-inch thick strips, which are then coiled into compact pinwheels. Arranged in a microwave-safe dish and coated with cooking spray, the pinwheels are seasoned with fresh lemon juice, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper to enhance their fresh, mild flavor.
A pat of butter is placed atop each piece along with a thin lemon slice and a scattering of chopped fresh dill to infuse the fish during cooking. Covered with a vented lid, the salmon pinwheels are microwaved on medium heat for 5 minutes and then allowed to stand for 5 minutes, a method that cooks the fish gently while retaining moisture and flavor.
The dish can be served with the melted butter and lemon-dill sauce poured over the top, accompanied by rice or vegetables as preferred. This method provides a convenient way to prepare salmon with vibrant citrus and herbal notes without drying the fish.
Ingredients
- 2 lb salmon
- 2 lemon plural
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp dill fresh, chopped
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- With a sharp knife, slice the skin away from the flesh of the salmon and discard.
- Slice the salmon lengthwise into 1 inch thick strips. Coil the salmon strips into pinwheels and place in a microwave safe bowl that has been coated with cooking spray.
- Squeeze the juice from one lemon and pour over the four salmon pinwheels. Sprinkle each with kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper.
- Top each salmon pinwheel with a tablespoon of butter, a slice of lemon and divide the chopped dill over each.
- Cover with a lid that vents and cook in microwave on medium heat for 5 minutes. Allow to continue to cook with lid on for another 5 minutes. This is termed standby cooking.
- Remove lid and serve, pouring butter, lemon, dill sauce over the salmon pinwheels and rice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 439 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 439kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 155mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 202mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 1185mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 460IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 28.6mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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