Salmon Filo Spiral
Salmon Filo Spiral is an impressive savoury pastry filled with fresh salmon, cream cheese, spinach and a hint of chilli. The TM7 chops the herbs and nuts evenly and melts the butter gently, while you layer the delicate filo. A golden, crispy centrepiece for dinner parties.
About this recipe
Salmon Filo Spiral Thermomix TM7 recipes bring a bakery-worthy centrepiece within reach of any home cook. This dramatic pastry swirl combines fresh skinless salmon with cream cheese, baby spinach, lemon juice and a gentle kick of chilli, all encased in thin, butter-brushed filo layers. Searching for a quick weeknight dinner or a showstopper for guests? This all-in-one kitchen machine makes it achievable: the TM7 bowl grinds pecan nuts to a fine crunch for texture, chops parsley and chilli uniformly in seconds, and melts the unsalted butter gently so it spreads thinly without cooking the fragile sheets. The spiral slices reveal pretty green spinach ribbons and pink salmon, making it as beautiful on the plate as it is delicious. Because the filling is blended to a creamy consistency before assembly, every slice tastes balanced, with no clumps of cheese or uneven seasoning. Sea salt and lemon brighten the richness of the pastry, while pecans add a subtle nutty bite.
Preparation tips
- Keep the filo pastry covered with a slightly damp tea towel while you work, as the sheets tear and dry out quickly. Brush each layer sparingly with the melted butter so the spiral stays crisp rather than greasy after baking.
- Drain the baby spinach well after wilting and pat it dry before adding it to the cream cheese mixture. Excess moisture is the main cause of a soggy bottom in this salmon spiral, so take a moment to press it out thoroughly.
- For a milder family version, remove the seeds from the fresh chilli or replace it with a pinch of sweet paprika. You can also swap pecans for toasted hazelnuts if you prefer a different nutty note alongside the salmon.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free variation: replace the cream cheese with a lactose-free alternative and use a plant-based butter substitute for brushing the filo. The salmon, spinach and pecan combination keeps its full flavour while remaining gentle on sensitive stomachs.
- Festive variation: add a handful of fresh dill and thin strips of smoked salmon to the filling for a Christmas or New Year buffet version. Brush the finished spiral with extra butter and sprinkle extra chopped pecans on top before baking for extra crunch.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Grinding the pecan nuts in the TM7 bowl takes seconds and delivers an even, fine crunch throughout the salmon filling. [Multi-Function]
- The Thermomix chops fresh parsley and chilli uniformly in seconds, so every slice of the spiral carries balanced flavour without manual knife work. [Built-in Scale]
- Precise gentle heating melts the unsalted butter to the ideal warmth for brushing filo sheets without risking a scorched taste. [Precision Control]
- Mixing cream cheese with lemon juice and spinach in the mixing bowl produces a silky, lump-free filling spread evenly through the spiral. [Multi-Function]
- Weighing the filo, butter and salmon directly in the TM7 bowl keeps quantities accurate and cuts washing up before you start assembling. [Built-in Scale]
Ingredients
- unsalted butter
- fresh parsley leaves
- fresh red chilli
- cream cheese
- fresh baby spinach
- lemon juice
- fine sea salt
- pecan nuts
- fresh salmon fillets, skinless
- filo pastry