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Cream Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Salmon

Close-up of a perfectly seared Spinach Stuffed Salmon fillet, split open to show creamy spinach filling.
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A recipe for baking salmon fillets stuffed with a creamy spinach and cheese mixture, finished with a lemon-garlic butter sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, skin on or off
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed very dry
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides lightly with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, dried spinach, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and dried dill. Mix until the filling is uniform.
  4. If your salmon fillets are thick, carefully cut a deep pocket into the thickest side of each fillet, being careful not to cut all the way through to the bottom or sides.
  5. Spoon the spinach mixture evenly into the pockets of the salmon fillets. If the fillets are thin and cannot be pocketed, spread the mixture evenly over the top surface of each fillet.
  6. Place the stuffed salmon fillets in the prepared baking dish. Brush the tops lightly with the melted butter.
  7. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time depends on the thickness of your fillets.
  8. Remove from the oven and let the salmon rest for 2 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Squeeze the thawed spinach very dry using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels; excess moisture will make the filling runny.
  • For extra flavor, add 2 tablespoons of finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the filling mixture.
  • If you prefer pan-searing, sear the salmon presentation-side down for 3 minutes, flip, top with the filling, cover the pan, and cook on low heat for 8-10 minutes until done.
  • Serve with roasted asparagus or a simple side salad for a complete meal.

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