Description
A flavorful and rich salmon dish, stuffed with a creamy spinach and Parmesan filling, then blackened to perfection. Perfect for a special dinner or a delicious weeknight meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (skinless, about 6 oz each)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and spinach, cooking until wilted. Remove from heat and mix in the cream cheese and Parmesan until well combined. Set aside.
- Slice each salmon fillet horizontally to create a pocket, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff the salmon fillets with the spinach and cheese mixture.
- In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Rub the seasoning blend over the tops of the salmon fillets.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the salmon for 2-3 minutes on each side until the tops are blackened and crispy.
- Transfer the salmon to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve with lemon wedges for a zesty finish.
Notes
- Ensure not to overcook the salmon to keep it tender and juicy.
- You can substitute other types of cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg