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

 * 1) Preheat oven to 450°F.
 * 2) Slice the salmon through the center almost to the other end so the salmon will lay open flat in one large piece.
 * 3) Turn salmon over so gray underside is turned up.
 * 4) Set aside.
 * 5) In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and feta, mashing and stirring with a fork until well blended.
 * 6) Season to taste with white pepper and salt.
 * 7) Spread the salmon filet with the mustard.
 * 8) Lay ½ cup of the spinach over the mustard.
 * 9) Evenly spread the cheese mixture on top of the spinach.
 * 10) Top with the remaining spinach leaves.
 * 11) Gently roll the salmon up and secure with cooking twine.
 * 12) Place salmon in a baking dish coated with olive oil.
 * 13) Brush the top and sides of the fish with olive oil.
 * 14) Sprinkle additional salt and black pepper, to taste, over the fish.
 * 15) Top with fresh dill and fresh oregano as a garnish.
 * 16) Bake at 450°F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until fish is just cooked through.
 * 17) 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