Description
Spinach Stuffed Salmon is a delightful and healthy dish that elevates any meal, from casual family dinners to elegant gatherings. This recipe features succulent salmon fillets filled with a creamy spinach and cheese mixture, resulting in a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The simplicity of preparation allows even novice cooks to impress their guests with this gourmet dish. With just a few key ingredients, you can create a nutritious meal packed with omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins. Enjoy it alongside fresh salads or grain sides for a complete dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- ½ cup frozen spinach (thawed and drained)
- 4 salmon fillets (skin on)
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Butter
- Lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, spinach, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Pat salmon fillets dry and cut pockets horizontally without slicing through.
- Stuff each fillet generously with the spinach mixture.
- Drizzle olive oil over the salmon and season with salt and pepper.
- Place in a baking dish with butter on top; bake for 12 minutes or until cooked through.
- Serve hot drizzled with lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg