Description
Indulge in this flavorful and nutritious dish of Blackened Salmon Stuffed with Spinach and Parmesan Cheese. A succulent salmon fillet filled with a creamy spinach and cheese mixture, baked to perfection. This recipe is a delightful combination of savory flavors that will impress your dinner guests and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Fillets:
- 4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless, about 6 oz each)
Spinach and Cheese Filling:
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasonings and Others:
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon blackened seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Spinach Filling: Sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and mix in cream cheese and Parmesan until well combined. Let cool.
- Prepare the Salmon: Cut a pocket into each fillet. Season the outside with blackened seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stuff with spinach and cheese mixture.
- Bake: Place stuffed salmon on a baking sheet, drizzle with lemon juice, and bake for 15–18 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve: Serve hot with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- You can prepare the stuffing mixture ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to use.
- For a spicier kick, add crushed red pepper flakes to the spinach filling.
- Serve with roasted vegetables, quinoa, or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed salmon fillet
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg