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Stuffed Salmon With Spinach & Feta

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Stuffed salmon with spinach and feta made by filling tender salmon fillets with a savory mix of sautéed spinach, garlic, and creamy feta, then baked until flaky, juicy, and full of flavor.

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add spinach and cook until wilted, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. Mix the cooked spinach with feta cheese (and cream cheese if using).
  5. Pat salmon fillets dry and carefully cut a pocket into the side of each fillet without slicing all the way through.
  6. Stuff each salmon fillet with the spinach and feta mixture.
  7. Place stuffed salmon in the baking dish and season the outside with salt, black pepper, paprika, olive oil, and lemon juice.
  8. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and is fully cooked.
  9. Remove from oven and let rest for 2–3 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Do not overstuff the salmon to prevent filling from leaking out.
  • Use room-temperature cream cheese for easier mixing if adding.
  • Check salmon early if fillets are thin to avoid overcooking.
  • Fresh lemon juice after baking brightens the flavor.
  • Letting the salmon rest helps the filling stay inside.

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