Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Simple Baked Stuffed Salmon with Spinach and Feta. This quick and easy recipe transforms tender salmon fillets into a gourmet meal, stuffed with a creamy blend of fresh spinach, tangy feta cheese, and aromatic spices. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or an elegant gathering, this dish is both nutritious and satisfying. In just 25 minutes, you can impress your family or guests with a flavorful seafood entrée that pairs beautifully with your favorite sides.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 5 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 4 cups spinach (fresh or frozen)
- 6 oz feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1/4 cup roasted red peppers (chopped)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Italian seasoning
- Paprika
- Cayenne pepper
- Garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Butterfly each salmon fillet carefully without cutting all the way through.
- In a mixing bowl, combine remaining olive oil, spinach, Italian seasoning, paprika, cayenne pepper, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, roasted red peppers, and garlic powder. Mix well.
- Season the insides of the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper. Stuff each fillet generously with the filling.
- Place the stuffed salmon in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for about 10 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 705mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg