Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of stuffed salmon with spinach and feta. This dish features tender salmon fillets filled with a savory blend of fresh spinach, creamy feta cheese, and aromatic garlic. Perfect for any occasion, it’s not just a meal; it’s a culinary experience that brings everyone together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted (about 3 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in crumbled feta cheese and lemon juice until well combined.
- Create pockets in each salmon fillet for stuffing and spoon the spinach-feta mixture into the pockets.
- Season the exterior with salt and pepper, then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed salmon fillet (6 oz)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg