Stuffed Salmon with Spinach & Feta
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Stuffed Salmon with Spinach & Feta, a dish that effortlessly combines elegance and ease. Flaky salmon fillets are generously filled with a creamy mixture of fresh spinach and tangy feta cheese, then baked to perfection. This delightful recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home. Get ready to savor a meal that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add chopped spinach until wilted.
- In a bowl, mix wilted spinach with feta cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the baking dish and create pockets for stuffing.
- Fill each pocket with the spinach-feta mixture and sprinkle panko breadcrumbs on top if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg