Savory Baked Stuffed Salmon with Creamy Spinach Delight
A delicious recipe for Savory Baked Stuffed Salmon with Creamy Spinach Delight featuring creamy filling and crispy edges.
Equipment
- oven-proof skillet
- Mixing Bowl
- baking dish
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 4 fillets salmon about 4-6 ounces each
- 4 tablespoons butter cut into cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing
- 1 tablespoon seasoning blend your favorite spices
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
For the Creamy Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat your oven by placing 4 tablespoons of butter in an oven-proof skillet or baking dish. Set your broiler to high, ensuring the butter melts beautifully.
- Prepare the salmon fillets by cutting slits or pockets about ¾ of the way through the sides of each fillet.
- Mix together in a large bowl the cream cheese, fresh spinach, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Stuff the creamy filling into the salmon pockets, generously packing in as much as you can.
- Brush the tops of each stuffed salmon fillet with olive oil and sprinkle with your seasoning blend.
- Broil the salmon fillets in the prepared baking dish with melted butter for 6-9 minutes or until they are beautifully browned.
- Rest the salmon for 3-4 minutes before serving, spoon over any melted butter from the pan.
Nutrition
Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 32gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
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