Spinach Stuffed Salmon
This Spinach Stuffed Salmon is an elegant yet easy dish featuring tender baked salmon fillets filled with a rich, creamy spinach and cheese mixture. It’s packed with protein, loaded with omega-3s, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or an impressive dinner party entrée, this healthy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes! Keyword: stuffed salmon
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted. Let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Stir in the spinach mixture.
- Slice a pocket into each salmon fillet and generously stuff with the spinach filling.
- Place salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For a lower-fat version, use light cream cheese or Greek yogurt.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes or chopped artichokes to the filling for extra flavor.
- Pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted veggies.
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