Here’s a flavorful and elegant recipe for Spinach & Cream Cheese Stuffed Salmon — perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or a special occasion. 🐟✨
🐟 Spinach & Cream Cheese Stuffed Salmon
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–4)
- 2–4 salmon fillets (thick-cut, skin-on or skinless)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Filling:
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes for heat
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep Salmon
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat salmon fillets dry.
- Cut a pocket along the side of each fillet (don’t cut all the way through).
- Season inside and outside with salt and pepper.
2️⃣ Make Filling
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, spinach, garlic, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Mix until smooth and well combined.
3️⃣ Stuff Salmon
- Spoon the filling into each fillet pocket.
- Secure with toothpicks if needed.
4️⃣ Cook
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Sear salmon 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden.
- Transfer skillet to oven and bake 12–15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
(Alternatively, bake directly on a lined baking sheet for 15–18 minutes.)
💡 Tips
- Add sun-dried tomatoes to the filling for extra flavor.
- Use frozen spinach (thawed and squeezed dry) if fresh isn’t available.
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon for brightness.
- Serve with rice, roasted vegetables, or a light salad.
I can also give a garlic butter sauce version that makes this stuffed salmon extra creamy and restaurant-style.
Do you want me to share that version?
