Description
Stuffed salmon is a delectable dish that brings together tender, flaky salmon fillets and a rich, creamy filling of spinach and cream cheese. This recipe not only satisfies your taste buds but also elevates any dining occasion, whether it’s a festive gathering or a cozy dinner at home. Each bite is a delightful combination of flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375?F (190?C).
- In a bowl, mix together cream cheese, minced garlic, chopped spinach, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Carefully cut a pocket in each salmon fillet without slicing all the way through. Generously stuff each pocket with the filling.
- Place the stuffed fillets on a greased baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for about 20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Allow to cool slightly before garnishing with fresh herbs or lemon slices and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg