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Jalapeno Popper Salmon Pinwheels.

Jalapeno Popper Salmon Pinwheels 

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Jalapeno Popper Salmon Pinwheels are one of the best ways to enjoy salmon! Cream cheese, crispy bacon and jalapenos wrapped inside of salmon.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 3 salmon pinwheels 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 block of cream cheese, softened
  • 2 fresh jalapeños, diced
  • ½ lb of crispy bacon, chopped
  • ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 large salmon filet, skin removed
  • Your favorite BBQ rub
  • Cedar plank (soaked in water for at least 30 minutes)
  • BBQ sauce for glazing

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to 250° F using apple wood for a sweet, smoky flavor.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together 1 block of softened cream cheese, 2 diced jalapeños, 1/2 lb crispy chopped up bacon, 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1 tbsp garlic powder.
  3. Remove the skin from the salmon, then season it with your favorite bbq rub.
  4. Spread the cream cheese mixture on top of the salmon.
  5. Roll the salmon nice and tight, starting on the tail end then secure it with twine.
  6. Cut between each piece of twine making individual salmon steaks.
  7. Season each salmon steak with more bbq rub ensuring it’s coated on all sides.
  8. Place the salmon steaks on a soaked cedar plank, then put them on the grill indirect of the heat at 250° F for 40 mins.
  9. Glaze each piece of salmon with your favorite bbq sauce for the last 15 minutes.
  10. Remove once the internal temp reaches 140° F and rest for 3 minutes.
  • Author: Nick Nesgoda
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American