High-protein wild salmon and spinach roll with cream cheese

High-protein wild salmon and spinach roll with cream cheese: a savoury oven recipe with wild salmon, eggs, spinach, cream cheese, mild cheese, dill and lemon.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 20 min
• Cooking time: 12 min
• Total time: 32 min
• Calories: 340 kcal per serving
• Protein: 32 g
• Fat: 20 g
• Carbs: 4 g

Ingredients

• 150g wild salmon (smoked)
• 4 organic eggs
• 150g young spinach
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 150g cream cheese
• 50g grated mild cheese
• Dill
• Salt
• Freshly grated nutmeg
• Pepper

Method

You’ll need: oven · baking dish · baking tray · chopping board · knife · grater

1. Wash the young spinach, dry it well and roughly chop it. Check the wild salmon for bones and pull it into small pieces.
2. Beat the eggs with salt, pepper and a little grated nutmeg. Fold in the spinach and the grated mild cheese.
3. Spread the egg mixture on a baking tray lined with baking paper or in an ovenproof dish and bake at 180 °C (160 °C fan) for 10–12 min until set and lightly golden.
4. Meanwhile, stir the cream cheese with the lemon juice, dill and a little salt and pepper until smooth. Carefully fold in the wild salmon or scatter it on top.
5. Leave the baked spinach and egg sheet to cool briefly, spread it with the cream cheese mixture and top with the wild salmon. Then carefully roll it up.
6. Cut the wild salmon and spinach roll into slices and serve warm. Finish with a little dill and freshly ground pepper if you like.

Good to know

This roll is uncomplicated, juicy and pleasantly savoury. It looks special without being complicated. Just right when you're after something hearty that works on a weeknight.

Swaps

Wild salmon → Arctic char or trout (similar protein content, often a little milder, also provide omega-3 fatty acids; if smoked, the pregnancy note applies too) Cream cheese → cottage cheese or plain skyr cream cheese (more protein per calorie, usually fewer additives) Grated mild cheese → a smaller amount of soft goat's cheese or parmesan (more flavour per gram, so you often need less) Young spinach → chard or kale, briefly steamed (more variety; also provide vitamin K, folate and other plant compounds)

Allergens

Contains fish, egg and milk. Usually good for children as long as the salmon is free of bones. In pregnancy, leave out the smoked salmon or swap it for cooked salmon, as it isn't heated here.

Frequently asked questions

What fatty acids are in wild salmon?

Wild salmon mainly provides the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. Their content can vary a little depending on the fishing area and season.

What micronutrients does spinach bring to this roll?

Spinach contains folate, vitamin K and beta-carotene as well as some magnesium and potassium, among other things. The exact amounts depend on the variety and freshness.

Why are eggs interesting nutritionally?

Eggs provide protein, choline, vitamin B12, selenium and fat-soluble vitamins. Choline is a nutrient that people rarely talk about in everyday life.

Does cream cheese suit a sensitive digestion?

That varies from person to person: cream cheese contains milk components and, depending on the product, some lactose. Many people get on fine with small amounts, but if you're sensitive to lactose, it's worth checking the pack.

Does dill have more to offer than flavour?

Dill contains small amounts of essential oils and other plant compounds. In this roll, it's mainly there for its fresh aroma.