Description
Indulge in this easy spinach stuffed salmon, where tender salmon fillets embrace a creamy, savory spinach filling. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a weeknight treat.
Ingredients
- Fresh salmon fillets
- Fresh spinach
- Cream cheese
- Garlic
- Lemon juice
- Parmesan cheese
- Dill or parsley
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan, lemon juice, and herbs. Stir in the sautéed spinach.
- Cut pockets into the salmon fillets and stuff generously with the creamy mixture.
- Top with panko breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake on a lined baking sheet for 20–25 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider swapping spinach for kale or incorporating feta cheese. Ensure salmon skin is dry before seasoning for a crispy texture.