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Juicy baked salmon fillet with creamy spinach sauce on gray plate.

Stuffed Salmon

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 364 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets 6 ounces each, skin removed or left on based on preference
  • 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 5 ounces fresh baby spinach roughly 5 cups
  • 1 clove garlic minced (about 1 teaspoon)
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper divided
  • A pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. You can line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  • Warm 2 teaspoons of the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over a medium-high flame. Add the spinach in batches and stirring frequently, until wilted. Mix in the minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 seconds and remove from the heat.
    Fresh spinach in a skillet with grated cheese, olive oil, and spices for a healthy saute sauce.
  • Blend in the cream cheese with the spinach until it's completely melted. Add the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses and stir to mix.
    Sauteed spinach with garlic and cream in a black skillet.
  • Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Using a sharp knife, slice a pocket into the side of each fillet (be careful not to cut all the way through). Place the fillets on the prepared baking sheet and season with half of the remaining salt.
    Fresh salmon fillets being wiped with a napkin for cooking or preparation.
  • Spoon the spinach and cheese mixture into each salmon pocket.
    Fresh salmon fillets stuffed with spinach and cream cheese on baking sheet.
  • Drizzle the remaining olive oil over. Season with the remaining salt and black pepper. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through. You want a slightly crisp top.
    Fresh salmon fillets stuffed with spinach and cream cheese on a baking sheet.

Nutrition

Calories: 364kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 39gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 746mgFiber: 1g
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