Stuffed Salmon with Spinach Feta: A Juicy Delight for Dinner
A delightful and juicy stuffed salmon recipe featuring spinach and feta cheese, perfect for a dinner gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a bowl, combine spinach, feta, lemon juice, and black pepper.
- Cut a slit in each salmon fillet to create a pocket and stuff with the spinach and feta mixture.
- Place the stuffed salmon on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Serve warm with your choice of sides.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include herbs like dill or parsley in the stuffing.
- Adjust the salt according to your taste, as feta can be salty.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg