Description
Baked Stuffed Salmon with Spinach & Feta is a delightful dish that combines tender salmon fillets with a creamy, flavorful filling of fresh spinach and feta cheese. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, offering a beautiful presentation and delicious taste. The vibrant green filling peeks through the golden-baked salmon, making this dish as visually appealing as it is satisfying. Impress your guests or treat yourself to this elegant culinary experience that promises satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium lemon (juiced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375?F (190?C) and prepare a baking dish with parchment paper or cooking spray.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and saut? until fragrant, then stir in spinach until wilted. Remove from heat and mix in feta cheese and lemon juice.
- Create pockets in the salmon fillets by slicing horizontally but not all the way through. Stuff each pocket generously with the spinach-feta mixture.
- Place the stuffed salmon in the baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 20-25 minutes until flaky.
- Let rest for five minutes before serving. Enjoy with roasted vegetables or rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg