Description
This spinach stuffed salmon is a show-stopping dish that brings creamy, savory goodness to your dinner table in under 30 minutes. Tender salmon fillets are filled with a cheesy spinach mixture and pan-seared to golden perfection, then finished in the oven for a juicy, melt-in-your-mouth experience. It’s the perfect combination of healthy fats and protein, low in carbs, and incredibly satisfying. Whether you’re looking for quick dinner ideas, an easy recipe to impress guests, or a healthy snack alternative, this flavorful, low-carb stuffed salmon delivers on every front. With just a few fresh ingredients, you’ll create a wholesome meal that tastes like a five-star dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 center-cut salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin on or off)
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, wilt the spinach with a splash of water. Once wilted, remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, mix the spinach with cream cheese, mozzarella, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Pat salmon fillets dry. Using a sharp knife, slice a pocket into the side of each fillet.
- Fill each salmon pocket with the spinach-cheese mixture.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the salmon fillets, presentation side down, for 3–4 minutes.
- Flip fillets and sear the other side for 2–3 minutes.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.
- Remove from oven, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve hot.