Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 30 mins | Yield: 4 Servings
Easy and delicious, this Spinach Stuffed Salmon is always perfect for any occasion! It is something I can eat every day! Taste the freshness of the salmon stuffed with a delicious filling! Ready in just half an hour. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
For the Salmon
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning or to taste
4 salmon fillets (4-6 ounces each)
For The Spinach Stuffing
3 ounces fresh baby spinach
½ c feta cheese crumbles
3 ounces cream cheese
½ c mozzarella cheese
Directions:
Prepare the oven and preheat it to 200 degrees C or 400 degrees F.
Line the inside of a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, add mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, and feta. Stir everything until well incorporated.
Chop the spinach and put it into the bowl with the cheese mixture, then use your clean hands to mix everything until well incorporated.
Make a pocket in the middle of each salmon fillet. Use a sharp knife for this step.
Brush each salmon with olive oil, then sprinkle Cajun seasoning on top and rub each to coat.
Stuff each salmon with the cheese mixture. Place them onto the prepared baking sheet and arrange them in a single layer.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the stuffed salmon for about 15 to 20 minutes or until done.
Remove from the oven.
Serve and enjoy!
Notes:
I highly recommend using fresh salmon fillets for this recipe.
You should mix the filling with your clean hands, but make sure not to overcook it.
Baking time will depend on the size of the salmon fillets.
Refrigerate leftovers. Reheat them for a few minutes before serving again.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 527 kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 176mg | Sodium: 483mg | Potassium: 1310mg | Fiber: 1g| Sugar: 2g| Vitamin A: 3151IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 235mg | Iron: 3mg
Ingredients
- For the Salmon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning or to taste
- 4 salmon fillets (4-6 ounces each)
- For The Spinach Stuffing
- 3 ounces fresh baby spinach
- ½ c feta cheese crumbles
- 3 ounces cream cheese
- ½ c mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Prepare the oven and preheat it to 200 degrees C or 400 degrees F.
Line the inside of a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, add mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, and feta. Stir everything until well incorporated.
Chop the spinach and put it into the bowl with the cheese mixture, then use your clean hands to mix everything until well incorporated.
Make a pocket in the middle of each salmon fillet. Use a sharp knife for this step.
Brush each salmon with olive oil, then sprinkle Cajun seasoning on top and rub each to coat.
Stuff each salmon with the cheese mixture. Place them onto the prepared baking sheet and arrange them in a single layer.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the stuffed salmon for about 15 to 20 minutes or until done.
Remove from the oven.
Serve and enjoy!
Notes
I highly recommend using fresh salmon fillets for this recipe. You should mix the filling with your clean hands but make sure not to overcook it. Baking time will depend on the size of the salmon fillets. Refrigerate leftovers. Reheat them for a few minutes before serving again.
