Description
Discover a mouthwatering spinach stuffed salmon recipe featuring creamy cheese and herbs baked inside juicy salmon fillets. This easy dinner option is keto-friendly, low-carb, and packed with flavor—perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
4 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika (optional)
Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a bowl, mix spinach, cream cheese, Parmesan, and garlic until well combined.
Make a deep slit in the side of each salmon fillet to create a pocket.
Fill the pocket with the spinach mixture.
Season fillets with salt, pepper, and paprika (if using).
Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet and sear salmon 2–3 mins per side.
Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, until salmon is cooked through.
Serve hot with lemon wedges.
Notes
You can use frozen spinach (thawed and drained) if fresh is unavailable.
Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Works well with goat cheese or ricotta as cream cheese substitutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Baked, Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed fillet
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg