Description
Stuffed Salmon with Spinach & Feta is a culinary delight that harmoniously combines tender salmon, creamy feta, and vibrant spinach. This dish offers a flavor explosion that transforms any meal into a memorable occasion. Perfect for dinner parties or family gatherings, it’s not just food—it’s an experience that fosters connection and joy around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted (about 2–3 minutes).
- Remove from heat and mix in feta cheese and lemon juice; let cool slightly.
- Slice each salmon fillet horizontally to create pockets without cutting through entirely.
- Stuff each pocket generously with the spinach-feta mixture; secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Place stuffed salmon in the baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and bake for 20–25 minutes until flaky.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 90mg