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Creamy Spinach Stuffed Salmon

A delicious homemade creamy spinach stuffed salmon recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets 6 ounces each, thick cut
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Method
 

  1. Mix. Combine softened cream cheese, chopped spinach, parmesan, garlic, and lemon juice in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Stuff. Cut a deep horizontal pocket into each salmon fillet (don't cut all the way through). Spoon the cream cheese filling into each pocket and press closed. Season the outside with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Sear. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the salmon for 3 minutes on each side until golden.
  4. Bake. Transfer the skillet to a 400F oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the salmon reaches 145F and the filling is hot and bubbly.

Notes

Use thick-cut salmon fillets so you have enough room for the pocket and filling. Don't overfill the pocket or it will leak out during cooking. Secure the pocket with a toothpick if needed. Just remove it before serving.