Stuffed Salmon with Creamy Spinach Bliss Recipe
Deliciously tender salmon fillets stuffed with a creamy mixture of sautéed spinach, garlic, cream cheese, Parmesan, and lemon juice. Baked to perfection, this dish offers a rich and flavorful twist on classic salmon that’s perfect for a healthy dinner or special occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, fresh, skinless)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for drizzling)
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Stuffing
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the stuffed salmon.
- Sauté Garlic: In a skillet, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes, being careful not to burn it.
- Cook Spinach: Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, which takes about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Mix Stuffing: In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sautéed spinach and garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated into a creamy mixture.
- Prepare Salmon Pockets: Carefully create a pocket in each salmon fillet by slicing horizontally but not cutting all the way through, creating space for the stuffing.
- Stuff Salmon: Spoon the creamy spinach mixture into the pocket of each salmon fillet, filling generously.
- Season and Drizzle: Place the stuffed salmon on a lined baking sheet. Drizzle each with olive oil and sprinkle additional salt and pepper on top for seasoning.
- Bake Salmon: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the salmon turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the salmon rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach for best flavor; frozen spinach can be used but be sure to thaw and drain thoroughly.
- To soften cream cheese quickly, microwave at low power for 20-30 seconds if needed.
- You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes in the stuffing mix for a subtle kick.
- Make sure not to overstuff the salmon pockets to avoid tearing the fillets.
- This recipe pairs well with a side of roasted vegetables or a light salad.
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