Description
Stuffed Salmon with Spinach and Feta is a delectable dish that combines tender salmon fillets with a creamy, flavorful filling of fresh spinach and tangy feta cheese. Perfect for both weeknight meals and special occasions, this recipe promises to impress your family and friends with its vibrant colors and rich flavors. Each bite delivers an explosion of taste that will leave everyone asking for the recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- ¼ cup toasted pine nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic until fragrant, then stir in the chopped spinach until wilted.
- In a bowl, combine sautéed spinach with feta cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. If using pine nuts, fold them in gently.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet and score the tops gently.
- Generously stuff each fillet with the spinach-feta mixture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and is golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 762mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg