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Alaska Salmon in a Blanket

Alaska Salmon in a Blanket
Flaky crescent rolls wrapped around tender Alaska salmon and baked until golden brown. Serve with a dipping sauces for an easy appetizer, party snack, or kid-friendly meal.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 8 salmon rolls

Ingredients

  • For the Salmon

  • 8 ounces Alaska sockeye salmon fillet, cut into eight 1 x 3-inch strips
  • Canola oil spray, as needed
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Honey Barbecue Sauce

  • ⅓ cup mild barbecue sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Maple Mustard Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • ⅓ cup yellow mustard
  • For Assembly

  • 1 (8-ounce) package refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 rolls)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • Note: This recipe also works well with Alaska halibut or Alaska cod.

Nutrition Facts Per serving (2 salmon rolls, approximate)*

Calories 370
Protein 16g
Fat 17g
Fiber 1g
Sugar 10g
Sodium 620mg
*Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.

Preparation

  1. Step 1 Roast the Salmon

    • Preheat oven to 350°F.
    • Lightly coat a baking sheet with canola oil spray.
    • Arrange salmon strips on the baking sheet and lightly spray tops with oil.
    • Season with salt and pepper.
    • Roast for about 8 minutes, or until the salmon is just cooked through.
    • Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
  2. Step 2 Make the Sauces

    • In a small bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, ketchup, and honey until smooth. Set aside.
    • In another small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup and yellow mustard. Set aside.
  3. Step 3 Assemble and Bake

    • Unroll the crescent dough and separate into triangles.
    • Spread about ½ teaspoon Honey Barbecue Sauce onto each triangle.
    • Place a salmon strip at the wide end of each triangle.
    • Roll up the dough around the salmon and place point-side down on a baking sheet.
    • Whisk together the egg and water to make an egg wash.
    • Brush the tops of the rolls with the egg wash.
    • Bake for 15–17 minutes, or until golden brown.
    • Serve warm with Honey Barbecue Sauce, Maple Mustard Sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce.
  4. Step 4 Pizza Dough Variation

    • Roll pizza dough into 2½ x 2½-inch squares.
    • Spread each square with ½ teaspoon Honey Barbecue Sauce, leaving a ½-inch border along one edge.
    • Brush the border lightly with water.
    • Place a piece of salmon on the opposite edge and roll tightly.
    • Place seam-side down on a baking sheet.
    • Bake at 350°F for 15–17 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts Per serving (2 salmon rolls, approximate)*

Calories 370
Protein 16g
Fat 17g
Fiber 1g
Sugar 10g
Sodium 620mg
*Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.