Description
Indulge in the savory delight of Blackened Salmon Stuffed with Spinach & Parmesan, a dish that combines crispy, flavorful salmon fillets with a rich, creamy filling. This recipe is a perfect choice for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. With just 30 minutes from prep to plate, you can create an impressive meal that is not only delicious but also healthy. The combination of fresh spinach, cream cheese, and Parmesan delivers an irresistible taste that will impress anyone at your table. Serve it with lemon wedges or on a bed of quinoa for added flair.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Olive oil
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Black pepper
- Salt
Instructions
- Cook spinach over medium heat until wilted (2–3 minutes). Drain excess liquid.
- In a bowl, combine cooked spinach with cream cheese, Parmesan, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Create pockets in each salmon fillet by slicing horizontally.
- Generously stuff each pocket with the spinach mixture.
- Season the tops of the stuffed fillets with paprika and other spices.
- Sear in olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side until blackened.
- Transfer to a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 10–12 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg