Description
Spinach Stuffed Salmon is a delightful and nutritious dish that combines tender salmon fillets with a creamy spinach filling. This recipe is not only quick to prepare but also impressively flavorful, making it ideal for both family dinners and special occasions. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can serve an elegant meal that boasts a vibrant presentation and rich taste. Packed with omega-3 fatty acids from the salmon and essential nutrients from the spinach, this dish is as healthy as it is delicious. Get ready to elevate your dinner experience with this easy-to-follow recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets (skin on)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- ½ cup frozen spinach (thawed and drained)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, spinach, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes until creamy.
- Pat salmon fillets dry and create a pocket in each by slicing horizontally.
- Stuff each fillet evenly with the spinach filling.
- Season the stuffed fillets with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Heat butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat; sear salmon skin-side down for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the fillets and transfer the skillet to the oven; bake for another 8-10 minutes or until cooked through.
- Drizzle with lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 110mg