Description
Indulge in this flavorful and nutritious Blackened Salmon Stuffed with Spinach & Parmesan for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Tender salmon fillets are filled with a creamy spinach and Parmesan mixture, seasoned with a blend of spices, and baked to perfection. This dish is sure to impress with its vibrant colors and delicious flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the filling:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the blackened seasoning: In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
- Prepare the filling: In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat, stir in cream cheese, Parmesan, and Greek yogurt. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the salmon: Carefully cut a pocket into each salmon fillet. Fill with spinach-Parmesan mixture.
- Season the salmon: Brush fillets with olive oil and rub with the blackened seasoning.
- Bake: Place fillets on a baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve: Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Serve with lemon wedges, roasted vegetables, or a light side salad.
- You can prep the filling a day ahead to save time.
- For extra richness, top with a spoonful of garlic butter before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed fillet
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
