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Golden baked salmon rolls stuffed with creamy ricotta and fresh green asparagus on a baking sheet.

High Protein Asparagus Lemon Ricotta Stuffed Salmon Rolls

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 (6oz) skinless salmon fillets
  • 12 medium asparagus spears, trimmed
  • 1 cup part -skim ricotta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Blanch asparagus in boiling water for 2 minutes, immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking, and pat dry.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese, lemon zest, dill, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  • Butterfly each salmon fillet by cutting horizontally through the middle, stopping just before the edge, and opening like a book.
  • Spread approximately 2 tablespoons of the ricotta mixture onto each salmon fillet.
  • Place 3 asparagus spears in the center of each fillet and roll the salmon tightly over the filling.
  • Arrange the rolls seam-side down on the baking sheet and secure with toothpicks if needed.
  • Drizzle the tops with olive oil and lemon juice.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the internal temperature of the salmon reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit (63 degrees Celsius).