Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of stuffed salmon, where tender, flaky fish meets a luscious cream cheese filling infused with fresh spinach and aromatic garlic. This dish not only boasts vibrant flavors but also makes for an impressive centerpiece on any dinner table. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, each bite is a celebration of taste and texture that will leave your guests raving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 375?F (190?C). Lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2. In a bowl, mix together cream cheese, minced garlic, chopped spinach, lemon juice, herbs, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- 3. Carefully slice a pocket into each salmon fillet and fill generously with the prepared stuffing.
- 4. Place the stuffed fillets in the baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- 5. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until salmon is cooked through (145?F internal temperature). Serve hot with an extra squeeze of lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg