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Stuffed Salmon With Spinach & Feta

Stuffed Salmon With Spinach & Feta – Your 30-Minute Delight

Discover how to create Stuffed Salmon With Spinach & Feta, a healthy and quick Mediterranean dish that elevates any weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 2 fillets Salmon Use fresh, sustainably sourced salmon.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Extra virgin olive oil preferred.
For the Stuffing
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach Fresh spinach; substitute with other leafy greens if needed.
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese High-quality block feta recommended.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated for best results.
  • 1/2 cup Roasted Red Peppers Chopped; sun-dried tomatoes can be an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Herb blend; substitute with equal parts oregano, basil, and thyme.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika Mild heat; use smoked paprika for a different flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust to taste or omit if preferred.
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • sharp knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut each salmon fillet lengthwise to create pockets, being careful not to slice all the way through.
  3. Brush the salmon fillets with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
  4. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté spinach, Italian seasoning, paprika, and cayenne pepper for about 2 minutes until spinach is wilted.
  5. Remove skillet from heat and stir in chopped roasted red peppers, feta, and parmesan into the sautéed spinach.
  6. Stuff each salmon pocket with the spinach and feta mixture until generously filled.
  7. Place the stuffed salmon on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-17 minutes until cooked through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best texture.

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