It’s been a while since I had ventured to take on something from Pinterest for the Pinterest Project. That was until I went to the dentist a week or so ago. They opened a Cheesecake Factory in Center City Philadelphia that is only a couple of blocks away from my dentist’s office. I decided to order something to take home with me after my appointment. I wanted something small and not too heavy so I ordered the Firecracker Salmon Spring Rolls. They were so yummy I had to try and make them myself.
I headed to Pinterest and found this >> The Cheesecake Factory: Firecracker Salmon Rolls copycat recipe <<. I had a tough time with the ingredients but overall my version came out OK. The recipe calls for egg roll wrappers. I thought these would be easy to find in the Asian section of the supermarket. I was wrong. I went to Acme, Shop Rite, and Target and there were no egg roll wrappers in sight. I did find spring roll wrappers and phyllo dough sheets. I decided to use the phyllo dough sheets. The recipe also calls or spinach. Spinach is not hard to find. However, I ran into a friend in the supermarket. After a few minutest of chatting I got in the line to pay instead of heading to the produce section to get my spinach. I opted not to put off trying the recipe until my next supermarket trip so my Salmon Rolls are sans spinach.
The recipe was surprisingly easy. I cut the salmon into strips seasoned with seasoning salt and lemon pepper. I then wrapped the strips into one or two sheets of phyllo dough. *TIP* the phyllo dough dries out really quickly so cover with a damp towel and work really fast. I sprayed the rolls with oil and put on a cookie sheet and baked or 14 minutes. I turned the cookie sheet half way through. The rolls came out a nice brown color.
They tasted pretty yummy. I imagine with the spinach they would have been even better and more moist. I think I may have found a new appetizer to serve or bring to parties. I do need to work on finding a dipping sauce that I really like. I did not try to make the dipping sauce mentioned in the pin.
Overall the Cheesecake Factory Salmon Roll Copy Cat Pin is a Pin Win!!!
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Have you had the Salmon Rolls at Cheesecake Factory? Did you love them? What is the last thing you say on Pinterest that you tried yourself? Was it a PIN WIN or a PINTEREST FAIL?
I love copycat recipes! I never had the Cheesecake Factory Salmon Spring Rolls…looks delicious!
I now have to try them! Lol, maybe next date night? I love pinterest recipies, I have tried some and love them
Love the idea of bringing your "Pins" to life! And I LOVE me some Cheesecake Factory AND some salmon. A recipe to try in the near future!
I've never had these but they look yummy! Thanks for sharing!
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The Cheesecake factory is soo good! I've never had these but I will have to put them on my list for the next time we visit there.
I've only ate at Cheesecake Factory once but I've heard amazing things about all their food! Can't wait to try this!
Yum, yes I have had the salmon roll. Love the DIY, seems like one I need to try
That does sound like a good appetizer. I'd like to try them here with the spinach too!
I eat a lot of Salmon and am always looking for creative ways to make it, this looks like something I will have to try for myself, and I will be sure to add some cabbage, carrots, ginger and spinach to the mix!
Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly
These sounds amazing! I love salmon and I love spring rolls so hopefully they will be a winner!
The Salmon Rolls Look amazing and I'm happy the recipe turned out well!
I absolutely love just about everything at Cheesecake Factory! Never thought of trying a copy cat recipe. My aunt love the Salmon rolls so maybe I'll give it a whirl.
I LOVE Cheesecake factory. Haven't been in a while though. The salmon spring rolls sound like they taste good.
I have never been to a cheesecake factory so I have no idea what to expect. I do love a good cheesecake though. This Salmon Spring Roll sounds amazing. I'll have to check it out.
My 11 year old daughter just discovered a love for salmon, so I am sure she'd love these! My husband would too!
I love Salmon! And I like egg rolls and spinach rolls so I'm pretty sure that I would like this. I may have to give it a try! I hope I have better luck in getting the items. Thanks for sharing!
This looks so delicious. I love trying copy cat recipes. I will have to give this a try this weekend.
This looks like a great recipe to tackle at home! I don't think there's anything from the Cheesecake Factory my family doesn't like!
Wow how good do these look? So delicious. I've never had these before ever. Need to asap! – Jeanine
Isn't Pinterest great? A never ending set of ideas to try. These sound delish!
I have been trying to incorporate more of the recipes from PInterest in our meal plan. It is so fun to find something new that everyone loves.
I'm always trying to make something I saw on Pinterest. Last week I made the taco potato and it was a huge hit in my home. I can't wait to make it this winter.
Ihad no idea the cheesecake factory had salmon rolls. My husband would love these!
Oh this really cool… I love taking what my family likes from different restaurants and making a home version. I am so glad that it worked out for you.
It wasn't that hard either Aisha.
These sound so delicious! I'll have to try them as well. I'm glad you found a recipe that works.
Let me know how yours turn out Felicia.
Looks really good. I'd love to try it.
They were good Nancy.
Looks tasty. Nice new way to have salmon, too ;-D
Yes. I'm happy to have a new way to prepare it.
Those look great. I do like phyllo dough. It comes in habdy.
Oh we would be happy to try these out. Both of my kids are big fans of seafood.
I looooove salmon! I need to make these!
I've never had the original recipe but this sounds great. I will have to make them!
NOM, NOM, NOM. I am totally making these this weekend. I love those when I go there.
Glad you had a pin that went well for you. While salmon isn't my thing, the spring rolls look delicious!
Well, this is fun! I love trying recipes on Pinterest. I look forward to more of this.
Yum, this looks delicious! I love Cheesecake Factory. I need to try this myself. I have had some pin wins in the past but I've not been testing that many things lately.
I have followed recipes on Pinterest and I have been disappointed the baked stuff comes out decent but the food…I don't know whats wrong I always have to add or take away something. These look good though and I might give food on pinterest another try