This Delicious Easy Spinach Stuffed Salmon Recipe is a quick and flavorful seafood dish featuring fresh salmon fillets stuffed with a creamy spinach and cheese mixture. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this healthy and low-carb meal is packed with protein and ready in under 30 minutes.
4 salmon fillets (skinless)
1 cup fresh spinach (chopped)
1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp lemon juice
Optional: paprika or red pepper flakes for heat
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a bowl, mix cream cheese, spinach, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Make a slit in the middle of each salmon fillet to create a pocket.
Stuff each pocket with the spinach-cheese mixture.
Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the fillets.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until salmon is fully cooked.
Serve warm with your choice of sides.
Use frozen spinach (thawed and drained) if fresh isn’t available.
For extra flavor, add sun-dried tomatoes or herbs to the stuffing.
Great with a side of roasted veggies or rice.