Description
A delightful salmon fillet stuffed with creamy spinach, feta, and roasted red peppers for a Mediterranean-inspired dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces salmon (6 oz each)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 3 cups baby spinach (packed)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- A pinch of cayenne pepper
- 5.3 oz feta cheese (approx. 150 grams)
- 1/4 cup parmesan (freshly grated)
- 1/4 cup jarred roasted red peppers (chopped)
- Salt + pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add spinach, Italian seasoning, paprika, and cayenne. Sauté until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat.
- In a bowl, mix sautéed spinach, feta, parmesan, and roasted red peppers. Season with salt and pepper.
- Slice pockets into salmon fillets. Stuff each pocket with the filling mixture.
- Drizzle remaining olive oil over stuffed salmon, season with salt and pepper.
- Place salmon in a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
Notes
For moist salmon, consider adding a pat of butter inside the pocket of the filling. You can also make the filling ahead and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Stuffed Salmon, Mediterranean Fish, Healthy Dinner, Feta Stuffed Salmon, Salmon Recipes