Christmas Salmon Pinwheels Recipes

SALMON PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Mix breadcrumbs, oil, mustard, shallot, lemon juice, capers and thyme in a small bowl until combined.
• Working with one at a time, spread each salmon strip with 1 teaspoon mayonnaise. Spread about 3 tablespoons of the breadcrumb mixture over the mayonnaise. Starting at one end, roll the salmon up tightly, tucking in any loose filling as you go. Insert a toothpick though the end to keep the pinwheel from unrolling. Place in the prepared dish. Repeat with the remaining salmon strips.
• Bake the pinwheels until just cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the toothpicks before serving.

SALMON PINWHEELS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, dill, capers, garlic powder and lemon juice. Spread over tortillas; top with salmon. Roll up tightly. , Cut into 1-in. pieces; secure with toothpicks. Chill until serving. Discard toothpicks before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

CHRISTMAS PARTY PINWHEELS

Steps:

• In a bowl, beat cream cheese and dressing mix until smooth. Add red pepper, celery, onions and olives; mix well. Spread about 3/4 cup on each tortilla. Roll up tightly; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Cut into 1/2-in. slices.

SMOKED SALMON PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese and dill weed. Spread about 1/4 cup of the cream cheese mixture over each tortilla. Sprinkle each with 1/4 cup salmon. Place 3 or 4 spinach leaves and 4 bell pepper strips evenly spaced on each tortilla.
• Roll up tortillas tightly; seal edge of each tortilla by spreading with additional cream cheese mixture. wrap securely with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
• To serve, cut into 1-inch pieces. Place cut side up on serving platter.

SALMON PINWHEELS

Steps:

• In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook until tender but not browned. Stir in garlic and chopped spinach, salt and pepper. Cook until spinach just starts to wilt. About 3 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Add cooked rice and stir in lemon zest until well combined.
• Spread mixture evenly over salmon fillets and sprinkle with cheese and walnuts.
• Roll up gently and secure with toothpicks or twine.
• Place salmon on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 375 F for about 15-20 minutes, or until fish is cooked through.
• Transfer to a cutting board and cool for 10 minutes before slicing into pinwheels.

SMOKED SALMON PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Combine the cream cheese, lemon juice, red onion, and basil in a bowl until completely blended.
• On a piece of waxed paper, arrange the smoked salmon slices in a rectangle about 3 inches wide and 12 inches long, slightly overlapping each piece. (If the salmon slices are cut irregularly, simply piece them together like a puzzle.)
• Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture on the salmon, sprinkle with the capers, and roll up like a jellyroll.
• Refrigerate for 1 hour to firm, then cut into 1/2-inch slices. Place each pinwheel atop a cucumber round to serve.

CREAM CHEESE AND SALMON PINWHEELS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, thoroughly mix cheese, salmon and onion.
• Cut crusts off bread, and cut several thin, long slices.
• With a rolling pin, flatten bread so that it's easy to roll.
• Spread each long slice with mayonnaise, then spread on the cream cheese and salmon mixture.
• Roll each slice lengthwise like a jelly roll, slowly and carefully to make it as tight or pressed as possible.
• Cover with wax paper or saran wrap and wrap with kitchen string so it'll keep its shape.
• Store in fridge so it can chill and set.
• When ready to serve, slice into thin pinwheels.

BACON AND SMOKED SALMON PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Chop.
• Make an aioli by combining mayonnaise, garlic, chives, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
• Roll the puff pastry out into a 12-inch square. Spread aioli onto the pastry quickly and top with bacon, tomatoes, and salmon. Roll up jelly roll-style and cut into 12 equal pieces. Lay on the prepared baking sheet and let chill for about 30 minutes.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 18 minutes.

MOZZARELLA, SALMON AND BASIL PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Cover a 10-by-15-inch baking sheet with 2 large pieces of plastic wrap. Set aside.
• Combine the mozzarella and milk in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Cook slowly, stirring with a wooden spoon, over medium-low heat until the mozzarella melts, 10 to 15 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove the mozzarella from the milk, placing it directly on the prepared baking sheet. Using your hands and a spoon, spread the mozzarella quickly into a 10-by-15-inch rectangle. Smooth over any holes or tears.
• Lay 10 of the basil leaves on the mozzarella and cover with the salmon in a single layer. Top with 10 more basil leaves.
• Lift the long side of the mozzarella and roll it into a compact jellyroll. Wrap tightly in the plastic and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
• To serve, cut the mozzarella crosswise into 1/2-inch slices and arrange on a serving platter. Trim with remaining basil leaves.