Description
This stuffed salmon with spinach and feta features tender salmon fillets filled with a savory mixture of baby spinach, tangy feta, Parmesan cheese, and roasted red peppers. A flavorful dinner made with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 4 x 6-ounce pieces of salmon (approximately 170 grams each; longer pieces work best)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 3 cups baby spinach, packed
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika (regular or smoked)
- A pinch of cayenne pepper
- Approximately 5.3-ounce block of feta cheese (approximately 150 grams)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan, freshly grated (Parmigiano-Reggiano recommended)
- 1/4 cup jarred roasted red peppers (chopped into small, 1/4-inch pieces)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Prepare the baby spinach and chop the roasted red peppers into small pieces.
Prepare the feta by crumbling it and freshly grate the Parmesan.
Wilt the spinach using olive oil as directed in the original recipe. Drain excess moisture.
Combine the spinach, feta, Parmesan, roasted red peppers, Italian seasoning, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
Carefully cut a pocket into the side of each salmon portion without slicing completely through.
Divide the spinach and feta mixture evenly among the four salmon portions, filling each pocket without overstuffing.
Cook the stuffed salmon using the original recipe’s specified cooking method and temperature until safely cooked through.
Notes
- Longer salmon portions are easier to cut and fill.
- Drain excess moisture from the spinach and roasted red peppers to prevent watery filling.
- Taste the filling before adding extra salt because feta and Parmesan are already salty.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed salmon portion
- Calories: 425 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
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