Stuffed Salmon With Spinach & Feta
Indulge in the gourmet flavors of Stuffed Salmon With Spinach & Feta, a rich yet quick dish that comes together in just 30 minutes. This delightful recipe features tender salmon fillets generously filled with a vibrant mixture of sautéed spinach, creamy feta, and sweet roasted red peppers. Each bite offers a perfect balance of Mediterranean flavors that are both nutritious and satisfying. Ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties, this dish showcases how easy it can be to create a restaurant-worthy meal at home. Plus, it’s a wonderful way to sneak in some greens for a healthy twist!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 4 x 6-ounce salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 5.3-ounce block feta cheese
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup roasted red peppers (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the salmon fillets skin-side down. Cut a pocket into each fillet.
- Brush the salmon with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- In a pan, heat remaining olive oil over medium heat; add spinach, Italian seasoning, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook until wilted.
- Stir in roasted red peppers, feta, and parmesan until well combined.
- Generously fill each salmon pocket with the spinach-feta mixture.
- Bake for 12 to 17 minutes or until the salmon is flaky but moist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg