Description
Get ready to elevate your dinner game with this irresistible spinach and feta stuffed salmon. This easy recipe combines flaky, oven-baked salmon with a creamy, savory filling that’s packed with flavor. Perfect as a quick dinner idea, healthy meal prep option, or even an elegant dish for special occasions.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
2 cups fresh spinach chopped
1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons cream cheese softened
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese optional
1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped optional
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, sauté garlic, then add spinach and cook until wilted
2. Mix spinach with feta, cream cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, and seasonings
3. Slice a pocket into salmon fillets and season them
4. Stuff salmon with the spinach mixture
5. Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare baking dish
6. Bake salmon for 15–20 minutes until fully cooked
7. Broil briefly for a golden top if desired
8. Rest and serve with fresh lemon juice
Notes
Do not overcook the salmon to keep it moist and tender
Avoid overstuffing to prevent filling from spilling out
Use fresh spinach for the best flavor and texture
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg