Spinach Salmon Roast with Feta and Ricotta

== Description ==
Salmon fillet stuffed with spinach, ricotta and feta cheeses and flavored with a tinge of Dijon mustard, fresh dill and oregano makes for a scrumptious holiday meal with a celebratory presentation. For seafood lovers, this savory roast promises to be the start of a new holiday tradition.
* Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Original recipe
* Serves 6
== Ingredients ==
* 1 salmon fillet, about 2 pounds center cut with skin removed
* 1 cup ricotta cheese
* 1 cup crumbled feta
* white pepper, to taste
* salt, to taste
* 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
* 1 cup packed baby spinach leaves, divided
* extra virgin olive oil
* freshly ground black pepper, to taste
* fresh dill and fresh oregano for garnish 
== Directions ==
# Preheat oven to 450°F.
# Slice the salmon through the center almost to the other end so the salmon will lay open flat in one large piece.
# Turn salmon over so gray underside is turned up.
# Set aside.
# In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and feta, mashing and stirring with a fork until well blended.
# Season to taste with white pepper and salt.
# Spread the salmon filet with the mustard.
# Lay ½ cup of the spinach over the mustard.
# Evenly spread the cheese mixture on top of the spinach.
# Top with the remaining spinach leaves.
# Gently roll the salmon up and secure with cooking twine.
# Place salmon in a baking dish coated with olive oil.
# Brush the top and sides of the fish with olive oil.
# Sprinkle additional salt and black pepper, to taste, over the fish.
# Top with fresh dill and fresh oregano as a garnish.
# Bake at 450°F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until fish is just cooked through.
# To serve, slice carefully with a sharp, serrated knife.
== Nutritional information ==
Per serving (8.5 oz-wt.): 
* 410 calories (190 from fat) | 21g total fat | 8g saturated fat | less than 1g dietary fiber | 48g protein | 4g carbohydrate | 140mg cholesterol | 440mg sodium
 
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Category:Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends
Category:Salmon Recipes
Category:Ricotta cheese Recipes
Category:Feta Recipes
Category:Dijon mustard Recipes
Category:Spinach Recipes