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Baked Stuffed Salmon with Spinach and Feta

Baked Stuffed Salmon with Spinach and Feta: A Flavorful Feast

This Baked Stuffed Salmon with Spinach and Feta is a delicious, quick dinner option packed with flavor and healthy ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Choose fillets about an inch thick
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil For brushing and sautéing
  • to taste Salt and black pepper Essential for enhancing flavors
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Spinach Fresh or frozen, squeezed dry
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Aromatic blend
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika For color and mild warmth
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper Adjust according to spice tolerance
  • 1 cup Feta cheese Creamy and flavorful
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese For richness
  • 1/2 cup Roasted red peppers Adds sweetness and color
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder For depth of flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Instructions for Baked Stuffed Salmon
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and cut a pocket lengthwise into each fillet.
  3. Sauté spinach with olive oil and seasonings until wilted and fragrant.
  4. Mix the feta cheese, Parmesan, roasted red peppers, and garlic powder into the sautéed spinach.
  5. Brush the salmon fillets with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Stuff each salmon fillet with the spinach-feta mixture.
  7. Bake for 12-17 minutes until the salmon flakes easily and reaches 145°F.
  8. Let the salmon sit for 5 minutes before serving with your choice of sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 30gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be paired with roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes for a well-rounded meal. Leftovers are great served chilled for lunch.

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