✨ Valerie Bertinelli’s style: Lemon Basil Salmon Rolls ✨
Ingredients
For the Salmon Rolls:
- – 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin removed
- – 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- – 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- – 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- – Zest of 1 lemon
- – 1 tbsp lemon juice
- – 1 garlic clove, minced
- – Salt and black pepper, to taste
- – 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Sauce:
- – 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- – Juice of 1 lemon
- – 1 tbsp honey
- – 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- – 2 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Prepare the Filling:
In a bowl, mix the chopped basil, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3️⃣ Assemble the Salmon Rolls:
– Lay each salmon fillet flat on a cutting board.
– Spread a thin layer of the basil-cream cheese mixture over each fillet.
– Carefully roll up the salmon from one end to the other and secure it with a toothpick or kitchen twine.
4️⃣ Sear the Rolls:
– Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
– Sear the salmon rolls for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
5️⃣ Bake:
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10–12 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
6️⃣ Prepare the Sauce:
– In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat.
– Stir in lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and chopped basil. Cook for 2–3 minutes until well combined.
7️⃣ Serve:
– Remove the toothpicks or twine from the salmon rolls.
– Drizzle the warm lemon basil sauce over the rolls.
– Garnish with additional basil leaves and lemon slices.
Pair with: Steamed asparagus, wild rice, or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
Enjoy your Lemon Basil Salmon Rolls! ✨