Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Simple Baked Stuffed Salmon with Spinach and Feta. This easy-to-make dish features tender, butterflied salmon fillets generously filled with a creamy mixture of fresh spinach, feta cheese, and Parmesan. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s the perfect option for busy weeknights or special gatherings. With its vibrant colors and impressive presentation, this baked salmon will not only satisfy your taste buds but also elevate any dinner table. Pair it with your choice of grains or fresh salad for a wholesome meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil (for salmon)
- 4 cups spinach (fresh or frozen)
- 6 oz feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1/4 cup roasted red peppers (chopped)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for filling)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Butterfly each salmon fillet by slicing through one side without cutting all the way through, then open like a book.
- Season both sides of the fillets with salt and black pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 tbsp olive oil, spinach, Italian seasoning, paprika, cayenne pepper, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, roasted red peppers, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Spoon the filling into each butterflied salmon fillet and gently press to secure.
- Place the stuffed salmon in a baking dish and drizzle with an additional 1.5 tbsp olive oil.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until cooked through and flaky.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 682mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 99mg