Feta Spinach Stuffed Salmon

Feta spinach stuffed salmon is a delightful dish that combines the rich flavors of salmon with a savory spinach and feta filling. This recipe is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it a perfect choice for a healthy dinner. Serve it with a side of roasted vegetables for a complete meal!
This recipe is mediterranean style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 20 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include feta cheese, fresh spinach, salt, lemon juice.
- Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 100 g feta cheese (crumbled)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 50 g cream cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 pieces salmon fillets
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked spinach, crumbled feta cheese, and cream cheese until well mixed.
- Season the mixture with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and make a slit in the center of each fillet to create a pocket.
- Stuff each salmon fillet with the spinach and feta mixture.
- Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the stuffed salmon fillets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 30 g
- Fat: 23 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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