Description
Delight in this easy spinach stuffed salmon, a flavorful dish that combines succulent salmon fillets with creamy spinach filling. Perfect for a quick dinner or special occasions.
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets
- Fresh baby spinach
- Cream cheese
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Garlic cloves
- Lemon juice
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rinse and coarsely chop the spinach.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add chopped spinach until wilted (about 3-5 minutes).
- In a bowl, mix sautéed spinach with cream cheese, parmesan, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Pat salmon dry and create pockets by slicing each fillet without cutting through.
- Stuff each fillet with the spinach mixture, place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season again if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and flaky.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Substitute spinach with kale or Swiss chard for a different flavor. Enhance the filling by adding feta cheese or fresh herbs like dill or parsley.