Description
Elegant and light, these salmon rolls are stuffed with creamy ricotta, Parmesan, and fresh basil, wrapped around tender asparagus, and finished with a bright lemon sauce. Perfect for special occasions or a refined weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
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For the Salmon Rolls:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 5 oz each), skin removed
- A pinch of salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 1½ cups ricotta cheese, smooth and creamy
- ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
- ½ pound fresh asparagus spears, ends trimmed
For the Lemon Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ½ cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a lighter option)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water (slurry)
Instructions
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Step 1: Assemble the Salmon Rolls
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet to prevent sticking.
- Lay the salmon fillets on a clean surface and season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix ricotta, Parmesan, basil, lemon zest, and a small pinch of salt and pepper until smooth.
- Spread a layer of the ricotta mixture evenly over each salmon fillet.
- Lay 2–3 asparagus spears across the center of each fillet.
- Roll the salmon tightly around the asparagus, placing the rolls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 2: Bake the Salmon Rolls
- Bake the salmon rolls in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 3: Make the Lemon Sauce
- While the salmon bakes, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in the chicken broth and fresh lemon juice, allowing the mixture to warm through.
- Add the cornstarch slurry, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens, about 3–5 minutes.
Step 4: Serve and Garnish
- Remove the salmon rolls from the oven and arrange them on a serving platter.
- Drizzle the warm lemon sauce generously over each roll.
Notes
- You can substitute vegetable broth for a lighter option.
- For a low-carb version, omit the cornstarch in the lemon sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg