Description
This Baked Spinach Stuffed Salmon is a rich, creamy, and flavorful dinner that feels restaurant-quality but is easy enough for a weeknight meal. Tender salmon fillets are filled with a savory spinach and cream cheese mixture, then baked to perfection with hints of garlic, lemon, and dill. It’s a healthy, protein-packed recipe that pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or rice.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and drained
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried dill, divided (optional)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 24 ounces salmon, cut into 4 fillets
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix the drained spinach, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, garlic, onion powder, ½ teaspoon dill, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper until well combined.
- Cut a pocket into the side of each salmon fillet, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff each fillet generously with the spinach mixture.
- Place the stuffed salmon fillets into the prepared baking dish.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with the remaining salt, pepper, and dill.
- Top with lemon slices for added freshness.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and serve warm.
Notes
Make sure to thoroughly drain the spinach to avoid excess moisture in the filling. You can substitute fresh spinach (sautéed and cooled) if preferred. Add a sprinkle of mozzarella for extra cheesiness. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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