Description
This Stuffed Salmon with Creamy Spinach features tender, flaky fish filled with a rich, garlicky spinach and cheese mixture, creating an elegant yet simple dinner ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets salmon (6 to 8 ounces each, skinless)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 10 ounces fresh spinach (roughly chopped)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 whole lemon (cut into wedges)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice a pocket into each salmon fillet.
- Sear salmon in olive oil for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Sauté garlic and spinach, then mix with cheeses.
- Stuff the spinach mixture into the salmon pockets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until internal temp reaches 145°F.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 90
Keywords: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven at 300°F to maintain texture.