Description
This Spinach Stuffed Salmon is a quick, easy, and elegant dinner recipe perfect for weeknights. Moist, flaky salmon is filled with a rich spinach and cheese stuffing, then baked to perfection in under 30 minutes. With bold flavors and simple prep, this low-carb, high-protein meal is ideal for healthy, satisfying dinners.
Ingredients
- 2–4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
- 1 ½ cups fresh spinach (or ¾ cup frozen, thawed and squeezed dry)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: ½ tsp paprika or Italian seasoning
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line with parchment paper.
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In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic and spinach until wilted. Let cool slightly.
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In a bowl, combine cooked spinach, cream cheese, Parmesan, and mozzarella until smooth.
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Use a sharp knife to cut a pocket in the thickest part of each salmon fillet. Fill evenly with the spinach mixture.
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Place stuffed fillets in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika or Italian seasoning.
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Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
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Serve hot with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- Add sun-dried tomatoes or crumbled feta to the filling for variation.
- Swap cream cheese with goat cheese or cashew cream for different flavor or a dairy-free version.
- For grilling, wrap salmon in foil and cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes.
