Description
Delightful smoked salmon pinwheels bring elegance to any gathering with their sophisticated spiral design. Creamy cheese, fresh dill, and delicate salmon roll together for a quick, impressive appetizer that will charm guests at first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Protein:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) smoked salmon, thinly sliced
Dairy and Binding Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Base Ingredient:
- 4 large flour tortillas
Seasoning:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Craft a velvety blend by whisking cream cheese with finely chopped dill, zesty lemon juice, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper until silky smooth.
- Gently unfurl tortillas across a clean surface, meticulously spreading the herbed cream cheese mixture in a delicate, even layer, ensuring a slender margin remains untouched around the edges.
- Drape premium smoked salmon across the cream cheese canvas, creating an elegant, uniform coverage that extends to the tortilla’s perimeter.
- Execute a precise, tight roll transforming the tortilla into a compact cylindrical form, applying gentle pressure to secure the ingredients.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled log into delicate medallions approximately one inch thick, revealing beautiful spiral patterns.
- Artfully arrange the pinwheels on an elegant serving platter, enhancing their visual appeal with a light garnish of fresh dill sprigs or a delicate drizzle of lemon juice.
- Refrigerate the assembled pinwheels for half an hour, allowing flavors to meld and texture to set, ensuring a crisp and refreshing appetizer experience.
Notes
- Chill tortillas before spreading to prevent cracking and ensure smooth rolling.
- Experiment with different herbs like chives or parsley for varied flavor profiles.
- Use low-fat cream cheese or Greek yogurt for a lighter, healthier version of the appetizer.
- Pat smoked salmon dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture in pinwheels.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg