Description
Asparagus and Lemon Basil Ricotta Stuffed Salmon Rolls offer a delightful culinary experience that combines tender salmon fillets, creamy ricotta, fresh basil, and crisp asparagus. This dish is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a gourmet meal at home. With bright lemon zest enhancing the flavors, each bite is a celebration of freshness and taste. Easy to prepare, these rolls are not only visually stunning but also versatile enough to accommodate seasonal vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Zest of 1 organic lemon
- 8 asparagus spears
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with parchment paper or cooking spray.
- Blanch asparagus in boiling salted water for 2 minutes, then transfer to ice water.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, lemon zest, basil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Lay out salmon fillets; place the ricotta mixture on each and add an asparagus spear at one end. Roll up tightly from the filling end.
- Place seam-side down in the baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (approx. 145g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg