Honey Butter Glazed Stuffed Salmon Pinwheels Recipe
These Honey Butter Glazed Stuffed Salmon Pinwheels combine tender, flaky salmon with a creamy and spicy cream cheese filling, all brushed with a sweet honey butter glaze. Grilled on cedar planks that infuse a delicate smoky flavor, these elegant pinwheels make a perfect appetizer or main course for a summer barbecue or special occasion.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 pinwheels (serves 4-6) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Salmon:
- 1 salmon fillet, skin off, 2-3 lbs
- Your favorite sweet BBQ seasoning, to taste
- Cedar planks, soaked for 2+ hours
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon sweet BBQ seasoning
- 2 jalapeños, diced
Honey Butter Glaze:
- 1 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- ½ cup honey
Instructions
- Prepare the cedar planks: Soak the cedar planks in water for at least 2 hours to ensure they won’t burn during grilling. Preheat your grill to a temperature of 350-375°F and place the soaked planks on the grill to start releasing smokey flavors.
- Make the cream cheese filling: In a bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, 1 tablespoon of sweet BBQ seasoning, and diced jalapeños until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Prepare the salmon fillet: Butterfly the salmon fillet by slicing it horizontally and opening it flat. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound the fillet evenly to about ¼-inch thickness. Season both sides generously with your favorite sweet BBQ seasoning.
- Assemble the pinwheels: Spread the prepared cream cheese filling evenly over the salmon fillet, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges to prevent the filling from spilling out when rolled.
- Roll and slice: Starting from the long edge, roll the salmon tightly into a log and secure it with toothpicks to maintain its shape. Slice the roll into 1½-inch thick pinwheels, being careful to keep each piece intact.
- Prepare the honey butter glaze: Melt the unsalted butter and honey together in a saucepan over low heat, stirring gently until fully combined. Keep the glaze warm until use.
- Grill the pinwheels: Place the salmon pinwheels on the hot cedar planks on the grill. Cook until the salmon is fully cooked through and the glaze is caramelized, roughly 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally and brushing with the honey butter glaze for a glossy finish.
Notes
- Soaking cedar planks for at least 2 hours prevents them from catching fire and enhances smoky flavor infusion.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño to control the heat level in the filling.
- If cedar planks are unavailable, foil packets can be used but will have less smoky flavor.
- Ensure the pinwheels are sliced evenly to promote uniform cooking.
- The honey butter glaze can be prepared ahead and warmed before grilling.
Keywords: salmon pinwheels, stuffed salmon, honey butter glaze, grilled salmon, cedar plank salmon, BBQ salmon, appetizer, seafood
