Description
Delightful Stuffed Salmon recipe brings Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table with creamy feta and spinach nestled inside perfectly baked fish. Fresh ingredients and simple techniques deliver an elegant meal you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets (6.8 ounces or 193 grams each), skinless and boneless
Stuffing Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- ⅓ cup cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Seasoning and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Meticulously prepare the culinary workspace by heating the oven to a precise 375F (190C), ensuring an even warming environment for the upcoming salmon transformation.
- Gently create a delicate pocket within each salmon fillet using a razor-sharp knife, taking care to maintain the structural integrity of the fish while allowing space for the luxurious filling.
- Massage the salmon exterior with fragrant olive oil, then lovingly dust with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to enhance its natural flavor profile.
- Craft a decadent filling by thoroughly blending spinach, velvety cream cheese, sharp Parmesan, melty mozzarella, aromatic minced garlic, subtle onion powder, and a whisper of seasoning until the mixture achieves a harmonious consistency.
- Carefully distribute the prepared filling into each salmon pocket, gently pressing to seal the delectable treasure within, ensuring an even distribution of ingredients.
- Nestle the stuffed fillets into a prepared baking vessel, allowing them to cuddle closely but not overlap.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven, allowing the salmon to cook for approximately 18-22 minutes until it reaches a perfect flaky texture and achieves an internal temperature of 145F (63C).
- Once removed from the oven, permit the salmon to rest momentarily, allowing the flavors to settle and intensify.
- Present the golden-hued, cheese-laden salmon alongside complementary accompaniments such as vibrant roasted vegetables, fluffy rice, or a crisp, refreshing salad.
Notes
- Slice salmon pockets carefully to maintain fish integrity, preventing filling from leaking during cooking.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother, easier mixing when preparing stuffing.
- Consider substituting dairy cheeses with plant-based alternatives for lactose-intolerant or vegan diets, using cashew or almond-based cream cheese.
- Pat salmon fillets dry before seasoning to enhance crispy exterior and better spice adherence during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg