Stuffed Salmon With Spinach & Feta
A delicious and visually stunning stuffed salmon dish filled with spinach, feta, and roasted red peppers, ready in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4x 6-ounce pieces of salmon
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 cups baby spinach, packed
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- A pinch of cayenne pepper
- Approx. 5.3-ounce block of feta cheese
- 1/4 cup parmesan, freshly grated
- 1/4 cup jarred roasted red peppers, chopped
- Salt + pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the salmon by patting dry and cutting a pocket in each fillet.
- Sauté the spinach in olive oil until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Mix the filling with sautéed spinach, feta, parmesan, roasted peppers, and spices.
- Stuff each pocket in the salmon with the filling mixture.
- Sear the stuffed salmon in a skillet with olive oil for 4 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for 2 minutes.
- Transfer the salmon to a baking dish and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Check for doneness with a fork and ensure an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For a flavorful twist, feel free to substitute the feta with herbed cream cheese or add nuts for crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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