Description
This elegant yet simple dish transforms ordinary salmon into a restaurant-quality meal, combining omega-3 rich salmon with creamy, cheesy spinach filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6–8 oz each), skin-on and at least 1-inch thick
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons blackening seasoning
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon by creating a pocket in each fillet.
- Make the filling by mixing spinach, cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes.
- Stuff each salmon pocket with the mixture and season with blackening spice.
- Cook the salmon in a skillet or transfer to the oven until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Rest the salmon for 3-5 minutes before serving with garnishes.
Notes
Allow cream cheese and salmon to come to room temperature before preparation for more even cooking. Make sure to let the filling sit to meld the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: salmon, stuffed salmon, blackened fish, seafood recipe, healthy dinner