Description
This Blackened Salmon Stuffed with Spinach & Parmesan is a flavorful, 30-minute main dish featuring tender salmon fillets packed with creamy spinach and Parmesan, seared with bold blackened seasoning for a restaurant-quality dinner at home.
Ingredients
- 4 skinless salmon fillets
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil (plus more for cooking)
- 1–2 tbsp blackened seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: lemon wedges, fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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In a skillet over medium heat, sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat.
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Stir in cream cheese and Parmesan until the mixture is smooth and combined.
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Slice a pocket in the center of each salmon fillet, taking care not to cut all the way through.
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Rub blackened seasoning, salt, and pepper onto the outsides of the fillets.
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Stuff each fillet with the spinach-cheese mixture.
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In an oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear salmon 2–3 minutes per side.
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Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, until salmon is cooked through.
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Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of cayenne in your blackened seasoning for more or less heat.
- Use thawed frozen salmon if needed—just be sure to pat it dry before searing.
- For stovetop-only cooking, sear both sides and finish covered over low heat.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, or crushed red pepper to the filling for extra flair.
