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Delicious stuffed salmon recipe filled with herbs and spices.

Stuffed Salmon

A cozy and approachable dish featuring tender salmon fillets stuffed with a warm, herb-studded filling, perfect for both guests and weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the filling

  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped Can use frozen spinach if needed.
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or hard cheese of choice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion or shallot
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped Or 1 tsp dried dill.
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/3 cup breadcrumbs Use gluten-free if desired.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Divided use.
  • to taste Salt and pepper

For the salmon

  • 4 pieces salmon fillets, skin on or off, about 6 oz each

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a skillet over medium heat, warm 1 tbsp olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until translucent (2–3 minutes).
  • Add spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  • Stir the spinach mixture into cream cheese, Parmesan, dill, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix in breadcrumbs to bind; you want a soft, spreadable filling.

Prepare the salmon

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Pat the salmon fillets dry. Using a sharp knife, make a pocket along the thickest side of each fillet without cutting through.

Stuff and bake

  • Spoon the filling into each salmon pocket, pressing gently to shape.
  • Drizzle remaining olive oil over the fillets and squeeze a little lemon juice on top.
  • Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily and the filling is set. For a golden top, pop under a broiler for 1–2 minutes, watching carefully.

Serve

  • Let the fillets rest 2 minutes, then finish with extra dill and lemon wedges.
  • For a bright, grain-forward plate, try serving with Mediterranean sides like quinoa, olives, and cucumber.

Notes

Choose even fillets for uniform cooking; thicker pieces may need an extra 2–4 minutes. Don't overfill the pockets — a generous tablespoon per fillet is plenty. For a richer filling, fold in extra cream cheese or mayonnaise.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
Keyword Baked Salmon, Easy Recipe, Healthy Dinner, Seasonal Dinner, Stuffed Salmon
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