Description
This stuffed salmon recipe is surprisingly easy to make but looks impressive, perfect for a dinner party or a healthy weeknight dinner. Salmon is filled with a delectable mixture of spinach, feta cheese, and roasted red peppers, inspired by Mediterranean flavors. Baked to perfection in just about 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Salmon:
- 4x 6-ounce pieces of salmon
- 2 Tbsp olive oil (divided)
Stuffing:
- 3 cups baby spinach, packed
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- A pinch of cayenne pepper
- 5.3 oz block of feta cheese
- 1/4 cup parmesan, freshly grated
- 1/4 cup jarred roasted red peppers, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the salmon: Place the salmon pieces skin-side down on the baking sheet. Slice each piece lengthwise without cutting through completely.
- Season and fill: Brush salmon with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Sauté spinach with seasonings, then mix in feta, parmesan, and peppers. Fill the salmon with the mixture.
- Bake: Bake the stuffed salmon for 12-17 minutes until cooked to your liking. Serve hot.
Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For best results, use fresh salmon and longer pieces for stuffing.
- Ensure salmon is cooked through by checking its color.
- High-quality feta in brine is recommended for best taste.
- Roasted red peppers can be substituted with sun-dried tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of stuffed salmon
- Calories: 438 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 682mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 122mg
