Spinach Stuffed Salmon
A healthy and delicious salmon dish filled with creamy spinach and cheese, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix together chopped spinach, cream cheese, feta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and minced garlic in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cut a pocket in each salmon fillet and stuff with the spinach mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and sear salmon fillets for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the salmon to a baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
Notes
For the best results, use fresh salmon fillets and finely chop the spinach. Consider letting the stuffed salmon rest for a few minutes after baking to enhance juiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/salmon-stuffed-with-spinach/