Stuffed Spinach and Cream Cheese Salmon Recipe
Description
Elevate your dinner table with this restaurant-quality Stuffed Spinach and Cream Cheese Salmon! Tender salmon fillets are stuffed with a rich, garlicky cream cheese and spinach filling, seasoned to perfection, and seared or baked until golden and flaky. It is an exquisite, low-carb, and protein-packed meal that is surprisingly easy to make at home.
Ingredients
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4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
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2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
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4 oz cream cheese (softened)
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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3-4 cloves garlic (minced)
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1-2 tbsp seasoning blend (such as Cajun or blackened seasoning)
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Salt and black pepper (to taste)
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1-2 tbsp olive oil or butter (for searing)
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Prep the Filling: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the minced garlic and chopped fresh spinach until the spinach is wilted. Remove from heat and stir in the softened cream cheese and Parmesan cheese until melted together into a creamy spinach mixture.
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Cut the Pockets: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a pocket into the thick side of each salmon fillet, making sure not to cut all the way through to the other side.
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Stuff the Salmon: Spoon or pipe the prepared spinach and cream cheese mixture evenly into the pocket of each salmon fillet.
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Season: Season the outside of the stuffed salmon fillets generously on all sides with your favorite seasoning blend, salt, and pepper.
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Cook: Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the salmon fillets for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side (or bake in a preheated oven at 200°C / 400°F for 12 to 15 minutes) until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
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Serve: Plate immediately with fresh lemon wedges and enjoy warm!
